How to Say ‘That's kind of you.’ in German
Das ist nett von dir.
dahs ist net fon deer
[dahs ist net fon deer]
💬 Usage Tip: After [von], [du] changes to [dir]: [von dir], [von mir], [von ihm]. You'll see the same pattern in [Das ist lieb von dir.]
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Refers to what the other person said or did.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
ist
[ist]
is
A form of 'sein,' used to link subject and description.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
nett
[net]
nice
Describes an action as kind, thoughtful, or pleasant.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
von
[fon]
of
Used in the phrase 'von dir' meaning 'of you' or 'from you.'
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
dir
[deer]
you
Dative form used after 'von'; together 'von dir' means 'of you.'
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
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