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How to Say ‘Are you an angel?’ in German

Bist du ein Engel?

bist doo ine ENG-el

[bist doo ine ENG-el]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This line is a well-known cliché in Germany too. Expect an eye-roll or a laugh rather than a swoon.

Phrase Breakdown

Bist du

bist doo

Are you

In a yes/no question, the verb comes first. Link the two words smoothly: 'bist-du'.

Example

Bist du müde?

Are you tired?

Words in this phrase

Bist

[bist]

are

Second person singular of 'sein.'

Example

Du bist sehr charmant.

You are very charming.

[doo]

you (singular/informal)

Used when speaking to one person informally.

Example

Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?

How do you feel this evening?

ein Engel?

ine ENG-el

an angel?

'Engel' (angel) is masculine, so it takes 'ein'. Stress 'En-', and let your voice rise at the end of the question.

Example

Sie singt wie ein Engel.

She sings like an angel.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

a; an

Indefinite article used before 'Hallo'.

Example

Reicht das für ein Hallo, oder braucht es ein besseres Timing?

Is that enough for a hello, or does it need better timing?

Engel

[ENG-el]

angel

Masculine noun for a heavenly being; also a compliment.

Example

Du bist mein Engel.

You are my angel.

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