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How to Say ‘Your costume is amazing!’ in German

Dein Kostüm ist ja toll!

dine kos-TUEM ist yah tol

[dine kos-TUEM ist yah tol]

💬 Usage Tip: ja here doesn't mean "yes". It adds a sense of happy surprise, like "wow, really". Try Das ist ja lecker! "That's really tasty!"

Phrase Breakdown

Dein Kostüm

dine kos-TUEM

Your costume

Stress the second syllable: kos-TÜM. 'Dein' is the informal 'your'.

Example

Dein Kostüm ist schön.

Your costume is beautiful.

Words in this phrase

Dein

[dine]

your

Informal possessive for 'you' (du), used with friends and family.

Example

Ist das dein Handy?

Is that your phone?

Kostüm

[kos-TUEM]

costume

Neuter noun (das Kostüm); outfit worn for carnival or theatre.

Example

Mein Kostüm ist rot.

My costume is red.

ist ja toll!

ist yah tol

is really great!

'Ja' here shows surprise or admiration, not 'yes'. 'Toll' means great.

Example

Das ist ja toll!

That's really great!

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.

[yah]

really / indeed

Modal particle adding emphasis or surprise.

Example

Du bist ja schon da!

You're already here!

toll

[tol]

great / fantastic

Informal adjective expressing enthusiasm.

Example

Der Film war toll.

The film was great.

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