How to Say ‘That sounds really unpleasant.’ in German
Das klingt wirklich unangenehm.
dahs klingkt VEERK-likh oon-an-guh-NAYM
[dahs klingkt VEERK-likh oon-an-guh-NAYM]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite and empathetic reaction. Wirklich adds warmth and sincerity.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Professional but not over-the-top sympathy is common in German service language.
Phrase Breakdown
Das klingt
dahs klingkt
That sounds
Introduces an opinion or impression about something.
Das klingt gut.
That sounds good.
Words in this phrase
Das
[dahs]
that
Points to the problem that was just mentioned.
Das klingt nicht gut für die Nacht.
That doesn't sound good for the night.
klingt
[klingkt]
sounds
Used when reacting to information someone gives.
Es klingt, als ob der Flur sehr laut ist.
It sounds as if the hallway is very loud.
Wirklich unangenehm
VEERK-likh oon-an-guh-NAYM
Really unpleasant
Expresses strong discomfort or annoyance.
Das ist wirklich unangenehm.
That is really unpleasant.
Words in this phrase
wirklich
[VEERK-likh]
really
Emphasizes the following adjective.
Es ist wirklich schwer zu schlafen.
It is really hard to sleep.
unangenehm
[oon-an-guh-NAYM]
unpleasant
Describes a situation that feels uncomfortable or annoying.
Die Situation ist sehr unangenehm für den Gast.
The situation is very unpleasant for the guest.
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