How to Say ‘This is my father.’ in German
Das ist mein Vater.
dahs ist mine FAH-ter
[dahs ist mine FAH-ter]
Phrase Breakdown
Das ist
dahs ist
This is
An introduction phrase. Link the two words smoothly.
Das ist Anna.
This is Anna.
Words in this phrase
Das
[dahs]
that / this
A common neuter demonstrative or article meaning 'that' or 'this,' depending on context.
Das ist ganz normal.
That is completely normal.
ist
[ist]
is
Third-person singular form of 'sein'.
Das ist ganz normal vor dem Eingriff.
That is completely normal before the procedure.
mein Vater.
mine FAH-ter
my father.
In 'Vater', the 'V' sounds like 'f': 'FAH-ter'.
Mein Vater ist Lehrer.
My father is a teacher.
Words in this phrase
mein
[mine]
my
possessive word meaning something belongs to me
Mein Reisepass liegt in der Tasche.
My passport is in the bag.
Vater
[FAH-ter]
father
The German word for father.
Mein Vater arbeitet in Hamburg.
My father works in Hamburg.
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