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How to Say ‘That's really colorful.’ in German

Das ist ja sehr bunt.

dahs ist yah zair boont

[dahs ist yah zair boont]

💬 Usage Tip: ja here doesn't mean "yes". It adds a tone of mild surprise or amusement, like "wow, that's really…".

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist ja

dahs ist yah

That is really

'Ja' here is a particle that expresses surprise, not 'yes'. Keep it light and unstressed.

Example

Das ist ja toll!

That's really great!

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.

[yah]

really; indeed

Adds friendly emphasis to the statement.

Example

Das ist ja wunderbar von dir.

That is really wonderful of you.

sehr bunt.

zair boont

very colorful.

'Sehr' means very and sounds like 'zair'. 'Bunt' means colorful, with a short 'u' as in 'put'.

Example

Die Blumen sind sehr bunt.

The flowers are very colorful.

Words in this phrase

sehr

[zair]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Die Atmosphäre ist Sehr respektvoll.

The atmosphere is very respectful.

bunt

[boont]

colorful

Adjective meaning having many bright colors.

Example

Sie trägt ein buntes Kleid.

She is wearing a colorful dress.

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