How to Say ‘Is that too colorful for you?’ in German
Ist das zu bunt für dich?
ist dahs tsoo boont fyr dikh
[ist dahs tsoo boont fyr dikh]
Phrase Breakdown
Ist das zu bunt
ist dahs tsoo boont
Is that too colorful
This is a yes/no question with 'zu' (too) before the adjective.
Ist das zu laut?
Is that too loud?
Words in this phrase
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.
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.
zu
[tsoo]
too
Used to indicate an excessive amount or degree.
Zu kühl ist für draußen manchmal unangenehm.
Too cool is sometimes unpleasant for sitting outside.
bunt
[boont]
colorful
Adjective meaning full of bright colors.
Der Cocktail ist bunt.
The cocktail is colorful.
für dich?
fyr dikh
for you?
'Für' takes the accusative, so 'du' becomes 'dich'. Keep the 'ch' soft.
Das ist für dich.
This is for you.
Words in this phrase
für
[fyr]
for
A preposition indicating purpose or destination.
Das ist für dich.
This is for you.
dich
[dikh]
you (singular/informal, accusative/reflexive)
Used for one person informally, often as the object or in reflexive verbs.
Ich sehe dich morgen.
I will see you tomorrow.
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