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How to Say ‘Is that too colorful?’ in German

Ist das zu bunt?

ist dahs tsoo boont

[ist dahs tsoo boont]

💬 Usage Tip: zu before a describing word means "too": zu bunt "too colourful", zu teuer "too expensive". Don't confuse it with auch, which means "too" as in "also".

Phrase Breakdown

Ist das

ist dahs

Is that

Putting the verb first forms a yes/no question.

Example

Ist das dein Glas?

Is that your glass?

Words in this phrase

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.

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.

zu bunt?

tsoo boont

too colorful?

'Zu' here means 'too'. The 'z' sounds like 'ts'. Raise your voice at the end.

Example

Ist das zu teuer?

Is that too expensive?

Words in this phrase

[tsoo]

too

Used to indicate an excessive amount or degree.

Example

Zu kühl ist für draußen manchmal unangenehm.

Too cool is sometimes unpleasant for sitting outside.

bunt

[boont]

colorful

Adjective meaning full of bright colors.

Example

Der Cocktail ist bunt.

The cocktail is colorful.

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