tampen brænder
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Danish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally "the end (of the rope) is burning". (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Interjection[edit]
- getting hotter (Used to convey that a person is approaching a desired object or realization.)
- Er det Østrig? -- Nej, men tampen brænder.
- Is it Austria? -- No, but you're getting closer.
- Er det Østrig? -- Nej, men tampen brænder.