I'm at a loss for words. - English example sentence

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tommy_san November 27, 2013 November 27, 2013 at 12:32:43 PM UTC

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私は言葉に詰まった。
私は言葉を失った。

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tommy_san November 27, 2013 November 27, 2013 at 12:37:33 PM UTC

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The Japanese sentences mean "I was at a loss for words." right?

shekitten June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 at 1:18:51 AM UTC

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I think you just want to say: "I'm at a loss for words." This conveys the same meaning and is a common expression. But you can also say: "I'm at a loss for what to say."

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CK June 15, 2020, edited June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 at 1:21:22 AM UTC, edited June 15, 2020 at 2:12:33 AM UTC

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[#1286] I'm at a loss for words. (wakaran) *audio*
[#24703] I'm at a loss for what to say. (CM) *audio*

Also related:

[#1288] I just don't know what to say. (CK) *audio*
[#436541] I don't know what to say. (lukaszpp) *audio*

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deniko June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 at 7:20:04 AM UTC

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Thanks guys.

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mramosch June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 at 8:08:44 AM UTC

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There is still an “a” missing :-)

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deniko June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 at 8:13:40 AM UTC

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Thanks :)

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