tingling
das Kribbeln
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tingling
A prickling or slightly stinging sensation on or beneath the skin, often caused by a body part falling asleep or by irritation.
Nach dem langen Sitzen spürte ich ein Kribbeln in meinem Fuß.
After sitting for a long time, I felt a tingling in my foot.
butterflies in one's stomach
A feeling of excited anticipation or joyful nervousness, especially before an important or exciting event.
Vor ihrem ersten Konzert spürte sie ein starkes Kribbeln im Bauch.
Before her first concert, she felt strong butterflies in her stomach.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Kribbelns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kribbeln | – |
| accusative | das Kribbeln | – |
| dative | dem Kribbeln | – |
| genitive | des Kribbelns | – |
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'Kribbeln' (to tingle) is the verb from which the noun 'Kribbeln' (tingling) is derived. The noun refers to the sensation you feel when something 'kribbelt' (tingles).
Nach dem langen Flug blieb ein unangenehmes Kribbeln in meinen Beinen zurück.
After the long flight, an unpleasant tingling remained in my legs.
When referring to a physical sensation, 'Kribbeln' (tingling) is often used with a phrase indicating location, especially with 'in' and a body part. Phrases with 'auf' are also common when the skin is affected.
Sie spürte ein leichtes Kribbeln in den Fingern.
She felt a slight tingling in her fingers.
The meaning of excited anticipation occurs especially often in the fixed expression 'Kribbeln im Bauch' (butterflies in one's stomach). The context usually mentions an exciting or joyful event that is about to happen.
Vor dem Vorstellungsgespräch hatte er ein angenehmes Kribbeln im Bauch.
Before the job interview, he had pleasant butterflies in his stomach.
