tampen brænder
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.