How to Say ‘That's inconvenient.’ in German
Das ist aber unpraktisch.
das ist aber oon-prak-tish
[das ist aber oon-prak-tish]
💬 Usage Tip: Remember ‘aber’ to gently introduce a contrary opinion.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans are known for being efficient; thus, practicality is important.
Phrase Breakdown
Das ist
das ist
Words in this phrase
Das
[das]
That is but impractical.
A phrase expressing that something is inconvenient.
Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.
That is but impractical for the customers.
ist
[ist]
Is
Linking verb to describe a state.
Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.
That is but impractical for the customers.
aber
[aber]
But
Conjunction introduced for a contrast.
Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.
That is but impractical for the customers.
unpraktisch
[oon-prak-tish]
Impractical
Not usable or convenient.
Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.
That is but impractical for the customers.
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