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How to Say ‘But that's too far.’ in German

Das ist aber zu weit.

dahs ist AH-ber tsoo vite

[dahs ist AH-ber tsoo vite]

💬 Usage Tip: aber in the middle of a sentence adds an objecting tone rather than meaning a plain "but". It is a handy way to push back mildly: Das ist aber teuer "That's really expensive".

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist aber

dahs ist AH-ber

but that is

'aber' here adds contrast or mild objection, like 'but' or 'though'. Say it 'AH-ber'.

Example

Das ist aber teuer.

But that is expensive.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / it

Used to refer to a situation or thing being discussed.

Example

Das ist nicht die richtige Straße.

That is not the right street.

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]

but

Used to introduce a contrast or objection.

Example

Aber die Strecke war kurz.

But the route was short.

zu weit.

tsoo vite

too far

Here 'zu' means 'too'. 'weit' sounds like 'vite', because German 'w' is said like English 'v'.

Example

Der Bahnhof ist zu weit.

The station is too far.

Words in this phrase

[tsoo]

too

Used before an adjective to show excess, like 'too much' or 'too high.'

Example

Der Fahrpreis ist zu hoch.

The fare is too high.

weit

[vite]

far

At a great distance or advanced point.

Example

Er ist noch nie so weit gekommen.

He has never gotten this far.

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