How to Say ‘Seriously?’ in German
Echt jetzt?
echt y etzt
[echt y etzt]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses disbelief in a casual setting.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Used similarly to 'you’ve got to be kidding me' in English.
Phrase Breakdown
Echt
[echt]
Really?
Used to express disbelief or surprise.
Echt jetzt? Das kann nicht wahr sein!
Really? That can't be true!
jetzt
[y etzt]
now
Indicates the present moment, emphasizing disbelief.
Du willst jetzt aufgeben, echt jetzt?
You want to give up now, really?
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