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How to Say ‘That's really sweet of you.’ in German

Das ist aber lieb von dir.

dahs ist AH-ber leep fon deer

[dahs ist AH-ber leep fon deer]

💬 Usage Tip: aber here doesn't mean "but"; it just adds warmth and surprise, like "really". Try Das ist aber schön! "That's really nice!"

🇩🇪 In Germany: A warm, slightly surprised thank-you, typical when someone gives you something unexpected. With someone you call Sie, say lieb von Ihnen.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist aber

dahs ist AH-ber

That is really

Here 'aber' does not mean 'but'. It adds surprise or emphasis. Stress the first syllable: 'AH-ber'.

Example

Das ist aber schön!

That's really nice!

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that; this; it

A demonstrative or pronoun used to refer to a thing, idea, or statement.

Example

Das klingt nach einer guten Arbeitsatmosphäre.

That sounds like a good working atmosphere.

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.

aber

[AH-ber]

really, indeed (emphasis)

A filler word adding warmth or surprise, not meaning 'but' here.

Example

Das ist aber schön!

That's really nice!

lieb von dir.

leep fon deer

kind of you.

A fixed phrase meaning 'kind of you'. Say it smoothly: 'leep fon deer'.

Example

Danke, das ist lieb von dir.

Thanks, that's kind of you.

Words in this phrase

lieb

[leep]

kind, sweet

Adjective for someone being nice or thoughtful.

Example

Sie ist sehr lieb.

She is very sweet.

von

[fon]

Used in 'nett/lieb von dir' to say who did something kind.

Example

Das ist nett von dir.

That's nice of you.

dir

[deer]

you (dative, informal)

Dative form of 'du', used after prepositions like 'von' and 'mit'.

Example

Ich komme mit dir.

I'm coming with you.

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