How to Say ‘That sounds nice.’ in German
Das klingt schön.
dahs klingkt shern
[dahs klingkt shern]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a good soft response when someone describes their company culture and you want to sound positive without overcommitting. It's warmer and less blunt than just saying gut.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that; this; it
A pronoun referring to something just mentioned or described.
Das klingt schön., wenn ein Unternehmen so offen ist.
That sounds nice when a company is so open.
klingt
[klingkt]
sounds
From klingen, used to react to information by saying how it sounds or seems.
Das klingt schön., besonders für neue Mitarbeitende.
That sounds nice, especially for new employees.
schön
[shern]
nice; pleasant
Describes something as pleasant, appealing, or lovely.
Das klingt schön., weil das Team freundlich wirkt.
That sounds nice because the team seems friendly.
Guides for German learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”
Emma L., 27, UX Researcher
“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”
Marcus J., 40, Engineer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer