How to Say ‘That's rude.’ in German
Das ist unhöflich.
dahs ist OON-hurf-likh
[dahs ist OON-hurf-likh]
💬 Usage Tip: un- works like English un-: höflich "polite" becomes unhöflich. Same with freundlich "friendly" and unfreundlich.
Phrase Breakdown
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.
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.
unhöflich
[OON-hurf-likh]
impolite / rude
Adjective describing behavior lacking good manners.
Er war sehr unhöflich zu mir.
He was very rude to me.
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