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How to Say ‘That's my favorite book!’ in German

Das ist mein Lieblingsbuch!

dahs ist mine LEEP-lings-bookh

[dahs ist mine LEEP-lings-bookh]

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist

dahs ist

That is

A basic phrase for pointing something out.

Example

Das ist gut.

That is good.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that; this; it

A demonstrative or pronoun used to refer to a thing, idea, or statement.

Example

Das klingt nach einer guten Arbeitsatmosphäre.

That sounds like a good working atmosphere.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

mein Lieblingsbuch!

mine LEEP-lings-bookh

my favorite book!

'Lieblings-' + noun means 'favorite'. Stress the beginning: LIEB-lings-buch.

Example

Das ist mein Lieblingslied.

That's my favorite song.

Words in this phrase

mein

[mine]

Possessive word used before masculine or neuter nouns.

Example

Mein Vater kocht gern.

My father likes to cook.

Lieblingsbuch

[LEEP-lings-bookh]

favorite book

Compound noun: 'Lieblings-' (favorite) + 'Buch' (book). Neuter.

Example

Mein Lieblingsbuch ist sehr alt.

My favorite book is very old.

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