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on the back burner in German

on the back burner in German is auf Sparflamme, auf der Wartebank.

on the back burner in German

auf Sparflamme

(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.

auf der Wartebank

(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "on the back burner" in German?

"on the back burner" in German is auf Sparflamme, auf der Wartebank.

Are there other ways to say "on the back burner" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "on the back burner": auf Sparflamme, auf der Wartebank.

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