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How to Say ‘It's a bit much.’ in German

Das ist ein bisschen viel.

dahs ist ine BISS-khen feel

[dahs ist ine BISS-khen feel]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a soft, low-key way to complain. It hints that you'd like to move without sounding pushy.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist

dahs ist

That is

A basic sentence opener. In fast speech it often sounds like 'Dasis'.

Example

Das ist gut.

That is good.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / it

Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.

Example

Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.

What is that? The word das can mean that or it.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

ein bisschen viel.

ine BISS-khen feel

a bit much.

A polite way to say something is too much. Say 'v' in 'viel' like 'f'.

Example

Das Essen ist ein bisschen viel.

The food is a bit much.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

bisschen

[BISS-khen]

little bit

Used to ask for a small amount of something, such as milk or sugar.

Example

Nur ein bisschen Milch, bitte.

Just a little milk, please.

viel

[feel]

much

Used to strengthen a comparison, like 'much better'.

Example

Heute ist es viel besser als gestern.

Today it is much better than yesterday.

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