How to Say ‘Very nice’ in German
Sehr schön
zair shurn
[zair shurn]
💬 Usage Tip: A common praise phrase. Also used by teachers, hosts, and grandparents—so you'll hear it a lot!
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, "Sehr schön" can be genuine praise but also calm, understated approval—not always over-the-top excitement.
Phrase Breakdown
Sehr
[zair]
very
Means 'very'; intensifies 'schön'.
Das Wetter ist sehr schön.
The weather is very nice.
schön
[shurn]
beautiful / nice
Means 'beautiful' or 'nice'; here it is strengthened by 'sehr'.
Der Garten ist sehr schön.
The garden is very beautiful.
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