How to Say ‘That sounds’ in German
Das klingt
dahs klingkt
[dahs klingkt]
💬 Usage Tip: Klingen means to sound. Das klingt is a common reaction phrase in German.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This kind of response may sound neutral, but it usually shows the staff member is listening.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Refers to the situation just described.
Das klingt nach einem großen Problem.
That sounds like a big problem.
klingt
[klingkt]
sounds
From 'klingen'; used to react to what someone says.
Das klingt wirklich störend.
That sounds really disturbing.
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