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I am on fire

German translation: Ich bin der Hammer


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English term or phrase:I am on fire
German translation:Ich bin der Hammer
Entered by: margarete
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10:09 Apr 26, 2010
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English term or phrase: I am on fire
This is a soundbite from someone that is fashion conscious and fabulous.

I can't seem to find a good German equivalent.

Thanks!
margarete
Ich bin Klasse
Explanation:
Ich bin der Hammer

"I'm on fire" means the same as "I rock!"
Selected response from:

Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 07:21
Grading comment
Actually, I went with "Ich bin nicht zu bremsen" but thank you everyone for the really good suggestions.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +7Ich bin Feuer und Flamme
Goldcoaster
3 +3Ich bin Klasse
Giovanni Rengifo
3 +3Ich bin nicht zu toppen
Sabine Schlottky
3Ich bin heißNatM


Discussion entries: 7





  

Answers


17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +7
i am on fire
Ich bin Feuer und Flamme


Explanation:
Ich bin absolute begeistert - "I am absolutely fascinated"

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Note added at 42 mins (2010-04-26 10:51:26 GMT)
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Given the new input I would say "Ich bin ein Vulkan"

Goldcoaster
Switzerland
Local time: 14:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: Yeah, I thought of this one. But I think it is more that she thinks she is absolutely fabulous herself. She is not thrilled by something else but by herself. Either she is dressed really cool or the work she is doing is outstanding. She is unstoppable....


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ruth Wöhlk: gefällt mir, wenn es in den Kontext passt.
1 min
  -> Danke, Rutita

agree  Gudrun Wolfrath
12 mins
  -> Danke, Gudrun

agree  Nicole Backhaus
18 mins
  -> Danke, Nicole

agree  Kathi Stock
1 hr
  -> Danke, Kathi

agree  Amphyon
2 hrs
  -> Danke, Amphyon

neutral  ArnoTranslates: Wenn ich die Frage richtig verstehe, geht sie mehr in Richtung von 'I'm on a roll', weniger in die hier interpretierte "Begeisterung"
6 hrs
  -> vgl. mein Zusatzkommentar

agree  OlgaK12
1 day22 hrs
  -> Danke, OlgaK12

agree  Thayenga
2 days3 hrs
  -> Danke, Elke.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
i am on fire
Ich bin nicht zu toppen


Explanation:
Wenn ich Deinen Zusatzerläuterungen Rechnung trage.

Sabine Schlottky
Germany
Local time: 14:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  British Diana
43 mins

agree  Simone Linke: Oder kürzer noch "Ich bin einfach top"... je nachdem, wo das Zitat auftauchen soll..
1 hr

agree  Melanie Meyer
1 day6 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
i am on fire
Ich bin heiß


Explanation:
Ich finde wenn es darum geht, dass diese Person von sich selbst so wahnsinnig begeistert ist, wäre das auch eine passende Lösung.

NatM
Germany
Local time: 14:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Ich bin Klasse


Explanation:
Ich bin der Hammer

"I'm on fire" means the same as "I rock!"

Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 07:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Actually, I went with "Ich bin nicht zu bremsen" but thank you everyone for the really good suggestions.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anke Formann: "Ich bin der Hammer" finde ich gut
2 hrs
  -> Das wäre eigentlich meine erste Wahl.

agree  Anita Nirschl: "Ich bin der Hammer" gefällt mir auch am besten
17 hrs

agree  robin25
3 days1 hr
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