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How to Say ‘That's sweet of you.’ in German

Das ist lieb von dir.

dahs ist leep fon deer

[dahs ist leep fon deer]

🇩🇪 In Germany: A natural, gracious way to accept a compliment. Brushing it off too strongly can sound odd; a simple thanks is the norm.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist lieb

dahs ist leep

That's sweet

A common way to react to kindness.

Example

Das ist lieb gemeint.

That's kindly meant.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that; it

Refers back to a previous statement or situation, often translated as 'that' or 'it.'

Example

Das hat einen positiven Eindruck hinterlassen.

That left a positive impression.

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.

lieb

[leep]

kind, sweet

Adjective for someone being nice or thoughtful.

Example

Sie ist sehr lieb.

She is very sweet.

von dir.

fon deer

of you.

'von' takes the dative case, so 'du' becomes 'dir'.

Example

Ein Geschenk von dir?

A gift from you?

Words in this phrase

von

[fon]

Preposition; here 'of you' as in 'kind of you'.

Example

Das ist nett von ihm.

That's nice of him.

dir

[deer]

you (dative)

Dative form of 'du', used after 'von'.

Example

Ich höre von dir.

I hear from you.

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