How to Say ‘That's sweet’ in German
Das ist lieb
dahs ist leep
[dahs ist leep]
💬 Usage Tip: lieb means "kind" or "sweet" about a gesture, not "in love". You can also say Das ist lieb von dir "That's sweet of you."
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that / it
Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.
Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.
What is that? The word das can mean that or it.
ist
[ist]
is
A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.
Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.
For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.
lieb
[leep]
kind; sweet; nice
An adjective used to describe someone or something as kind, sweet, or nice.
Das ist lieb von dir.
That is kind of you.
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