es geht sich aus
it works out, there's just enough time/space (Austria) - no direct German equivalent
Origin
One of the most missed Austrian phrases: something just fits, in time or in space. German speakers make do with „es reicht“ or „es passt“.
Building blocks
Words in this expression
Grammar that uses this word
- Two-way prepositions with accusative (Wohin? / where to)Wechselpräpositionen mit Akkusativ (Wohin?)
- Possessive articles in the dativePossessivartikel im Dativ
- Subordinate clause with 'weil' (because, causal)Nebensatz mit 'weil' (Kausalsatz)
- Adjective declension after the definite article (nom./acc.)Adjektivdeklination nach bestimmtem Artikel (Nom./Akk.)
Examples
Wenn wir , geht es sich noch aus.
If we leave now, we'll just make it.