How to Say ‘That sounds brave.’ in German
Das klingt ja mutig.
dahs klingkt yah MOO-tikh
[dahs klingkt yah MOO-tikh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ja] often doesn't mean [yes] inside a sentence. Here it adds a light [you know / actually] tone: [Das klingt ja mutig.]
Phrase Breakdown
Das klingt
dahs klingkt
that sounds
Introduces an opinion or reaction to what was just said.
Das klingt gut.
That sounds good.
Words in this phrase
Das
[dahs]
that
A neuter demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this' in a general sense.
Das klingt ja mutig, aber auch ein bisschen süß.
That sounds bold, but also a little sweet.
klingt
[klingkt]
sounds
From 'klingen'; means 'sounds' and is used to react to what someone said.
Das klingt ja mutig für einen ersten Satz.
That sounds pretty bold for a first line.
Ja mutig.
yah MOO-tikh
indeed bold / quite brave
Ja here adds emphasis, similar to indeed or really; mutig means brave or bold.
Das ist ja mutig.
That is really bold.
Words in this phrase
ja
[yah]
really / quite
A modal particle that adds tone; here it makes the comment sound playfully emphatic.
Das klingt ja mutig, findest du nicht?
That sounds pretty bold, don’t you think?
mutig
[MOO-tikh]
brave / bold
Describes someone as bold, daring, or confident; often playful in flirting.
Der Spruch war ja wirklich mutig.
That line really was bold.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”
Emma L., 27, UX Researcher
“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”
Marcus J., 40, Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager