How do you say "I am getting goosebumps." in German?

"I am getting goosebumps." in German is "Ich bekomme Gänsehaut.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich bekomme Gänsehaut." mean in English?

"Ich bekomme Gänsehaut." means "I am getting goosebumps." in English. Usage tip: A very natural phrase for emotional reactions. You can also say 'Ich habe Gänsehaut.' = 'I have goosebumps.'

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How to Say ‘I am getting goosebumps.’ in German

Ich bekomme Gänsehaut.

ikh buh-KOH-muh GEN-zuh-howt

[ikh buh-KOH-muh GEN-zuh-howt]

💬 Usage Tip: A very natural phrase for emotional reactions. You can also say 'Ich habe Gänsehaut.' = 'I have goosebumps.'

🇩🇪 In Germany: Great for World Cup moments that feel bigger than just sport—anthem, comeback, or last-minute winner.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich bekomme

ikh buh-KOH-muh

I get / I am getting

A common present-tense phrase with the verb bekommen, here meaning to get or to get into a certain state.

Example

Ich bekomme langsam Hunger.

I’m slowly getting hungry.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The speaker is talking about their own feeling.

Example

Beim Tor in der Nachspielzeit sage ich: „Ich bekomme Gänsehaut.“

At the goal in stoppage time I say: "I'm getting goosebumps."

bekomme

[buh-KOH-muh]

am getting

Shows a feeling starting in the moment.

Example

Wenn die Fans singen, denke ich: „Ich bekomme Gänsehaut.“

When the fans sing, I think: "I'm getting goosebumps."

Gänsehaut

[GEN-zuh-howt]

goosebumps

A common expression for a strong emotional reaction.

Example

Bei der Stimmung im Stadion sage ich: „Ich bekomme Gänsehaut.“

Because of the atmosphere in the stadium, I say: "I'm getting goosebumps."

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