How to Say ‘Is that serious?’ in German
Ist das schlimm?
ist dahs shlim
[ist dahs shlim]
💬 Usage Tip: A very natural follow-up question. Short, direct, and easy to remember.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Directness is normal in German medical conversations, especially when discussing results and next steps.
Phrase Breakdown
Ist
[ist]
is
Form of 'sein' used to ask a question.
Ist das schlimm?
Is that bad?
das
[dahs]
that / it
Refers to the result, symptom, or situation being discussed.
Ist das schlimm?
Is that bad?
schlimm
[shlim]
bad / serious
Means serious or worrying in a medical context.
Ist das schlimm?
Is that bad?
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