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How to Say ‘That's nice of you.’ in German

Das ist nett von dir.

dahs ist net fon deer

[dahs ist net fon deer]

💬 Usage Tip: "Nice of you" uses von "from", not a word for "of". With strangers it becomes nett von Ihnen.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist nett

dahs ist net

That is nice

A friendly reaction. 'nett' has a short 'e'.

Example

Das ist nett.

That's nice.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that

Used to indicate something known or assumed.

Example

Wir wissen, dass er kommt.

We know that he's coming.

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.

nett

[net]

kind / nice

Friendly and considerate.

Example

Der Kellner ist sehr nett.

The waiter is very nice.

von dir.

fon deer

of you.

'von' + dative 'dir' means 'of you'. Use 'von Ihnen' in formal situations.

Example

Das ist lieb von dir.

That's sweet of you.

Words in this phrase

von

[fon]

In 'nett von jemandem' it shows who is being kind.

Example

Das ist lieb von euch.

That's sweet of you.

dir

[deer]

you

Dative form of 'du', used after 'von'.

Example

Ich habe ein Geschenk von dir.

I have a present from you.

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