How to Say ‘That's really kind of you.’ in German
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
dahs ist VEERK-likh leep fon deer
[dahs ist VEERK-likh leep fon deer]
💬 Usage Tip: After [von], [du] becomes [dir], so it's [von dir], not [von du]. You can reuse that pattern with [von mir], [von uns], [von ihnen].
🇩🇪 In Germany: [Das ist wirklich lieb von dir] is warm and appreciative, but not especially flirty by itself. It works well if you want to receive a compliment without escalating too fast.
Phrase Breakdown
Das ist wirklich lieb
dahs ist VEERK-likh leep
that is really kind / sweet
A warm compliment expressing appreciation for someone's thoughtful behavior.
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really kind of you.
Words in this phrase
Das
[dahs]
that
Refers to the other person's kind words or action.
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
ist
[ist]
is
Form of "sein," linking the subject with a description.
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
wirklich
[VEERK-likh]
really
Adds emphasis and sincerity.
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
lieb
[leep]
sweet / kind
Used to describe a warm or considerate gesture.
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
Von dir
fon deer
of you / from you
Points to the person who did the kind thing; in German this phrase is commonly used in 'lieb von dir'.
Das ist nett von dir.
That's nice of you.
Words in this phrase
von
[fon]
of / from
Here used in the phrase "von dir" = "of you" or "from you."
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
dir
[deer]
you
Dative pronoun after "von."
Das ist wirklich lieb von dir.
That is really sweet of you.
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