die Gänsehaut
Translation
goosebumps, goose pimples
Examples
Ich bekomme Gänsehaut vor Kälte.
I get goosebumps from the cold.
Der Film gab mir Gänsehaut.
The movie gave me goosebumps.
Grammar Patterns
((Gänsehaut)) bekommen/kriegen to get goosebumps I'm getting goosebumps.
((sb.dat)) ((Gänsehaut)) machen to give (sb.) goosebumps That gives me goosebumps.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schauer (shiver), Grusel (creeps)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gans' (goose) and 'Haut' (skin). Literally 'goose skin', just like 'goosebumps' in English.
Memory Tips
Visualize the bumpy skin of a plucked goose. This directly corresponds to the appearance of goosebumps.