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How to Say ‘Thanks, that's fair.’ in German

Danke, das ist fair.

DAHN-kuh dahs ist fair

[DAHN-kuh dahs ist fair]

Phrase Breakdown

Danke,

DAHN-kuh

Thanks,

Stress the first syllable: DAN-ke. The final 'e' is a soft 'uh'.

Example

Danke, sehr nett!

Thanks, very kind!

Words in this phrase

Danke

[DAHN-kuh]

thanks; thank you

A very common way to express gratitude.

Example

Danke für das herzliche Willkommen.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

das ist fair.

dahs ist fair

that's fair.

This shows you accept an offer. 'das ist' often blends into 'dasis'.

Example

Halbe-halbe? Das ist fair.

Fifty-fifty? That's fair.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

that / it

Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.

Example

Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.

What is that? The word das can mean that or it.

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.

fair

[fair]

fair

Just, reasonable; borrowed from English.

Example

Der Preis ist fair.

The price is fair.

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