um die Ecke denken

to think outside the box

Türkçe: kalıpların dışında düşünmek

Noun

die Ecke f.

Verb

denken

Topic

Alltag und Redewendungen

Register

Colloquial register

Watch out. Common mistake: learners translate literally—it's the German equivalent of 'think outside the box'.

In a sentence

Which form of denken fills the gap?

Der Ingenieur ____ um die Ecke und findet eine kreative Lösung.

How it is used

Idiom meaning to think creatively or unconventionally. Colloquial register. Use in brainstorming sessions or problem-solving at work. Common mistake: learners translate literally—it's the German equivalent of 'think outside the box'.

Other verbs that go with Ecke

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• in die Ecke stellento put in the corner
• in die Ecke treibento force someone into a difficult situation with no escape
• um die Ecke biegento physically turn a corner while walking or driving
• um die Ecke gehento walk around a corner, often indicating a short distance
• jdn. um die Ecke bringento kill someone

All collocations with Ecke

More from Alltag und Redewendungen

• in der ersten / zweiten … Liga spielento play in the first/second league
• ans Licht kommento come to light
• an der Kasse (be)zahlento pay at the checkout
• einen Anruf annehmen / entgegennehmento answer a phone call
• ins Feld schickento send into the field

All collocations in Alltag und Redewendungen