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How to Say ‘Some German is good.’ in German

Etwas Deutsch ist gut.

ET-vas doytch ist goot

[ET-vas doytch ist goot]

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Phrase Breakdown

Etwas Deutsch

ET-vas doytch

Some German

'etwas' means some or a little. Stress the first syllable: ET-was.

Example

Ich spreche etwas Deutsch.

I speak some German.

Words in this phrase

Etwas

[ET-vas]

a little / somewhat

Used to soften an adjective or statement.

Example

Sie ist etwas müde.

She is a little tired.

Deutsch

[doytch]

German

The German language; written with a capital letter as a noun.

Example

Deutsch ist eine schöne Sprache.

German is a beautiful language.

ist gut.

ist goot

is good.

A simple statement. 'gut' has a long 'u' like in 'goot'.

Example

Das Essen ist gut.

The food is good.

Words in this phrase

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.

gut

[goot]

good

Adjective meaning good, fine, or satisfactory.

Example

Ein gutes Gespräch beginnt oft mit einer Frage.

A good conversation often begins with a question.

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