auf dem falschen Dampfer in German

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Etymology: Literally, “on the wrong steamer”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|on the wrong steamer}} “on the wrong steamer”, {{lit|on the wrong steamer}} Literally, “on the wrong steamer” Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} auf dem falschen Dampfer

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  "word": "auf dem falschen Dampfer"
}

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      "args": {
        "1": "on the wrong steamer"
      },
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    },
    {
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        "1": "on the wrong steamer"
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"auf dem falschen Dampfer" meaning in German

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