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How to Say ‘The shirt is nice.’ in German

Das Hemd ist schön.

dahs hemt ist shern

[dahs hemt ist shern]

Phrase Breakdown

Das Hemd

dahs hemt

The shirt

'Hemd' is neuter and ends in a crisp 't' sound.

Example

Das Hemd ist weiß.

The shirt is white.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Hemd

[hemt]

shirt

Neuter noun (das Hemd) for a buttoned shirt.

Example

Er trägt ein blaues Hemd.

He is wearing a blue shirt.

ist schön.

ist shern

is nice.

'schön' means nice or beautiful. Round your lips for the 'ö'.

Example

Das Wetter ist schön.

The weather is nice.

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.

schön

[shern]

nice

Used to express that meeting someone is pleasant.

Example

„Schön, Sie hier zu treffen“ klingt höflich und professionell.

“Nice to meet you here” sounds polite and professional.

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