How to Say ‘That is a nice bag.’ in German
Das ist eine schöne Tasche.
dahs ist INE-uh SHER-nuh TAH-shuh
[dahs ist INE-uh SHER-nuh TAH-shuh]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a classic low-pressure stranger compliment because it focuses on an object, not the person directly. In Germany that often feels more comfortable than stronger personal praise.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Used to point out something, here an item like a bag.
Das ist eine schöne Tasche, wo haben Sie sie gekauft?
That is a beautiful bag, where did you buy it?
ist
[ist]
is
Third-person singular of 'sein,' meaning 'is.'
Das ist eine schöne Tasche und auch sehr praktisch.
That is a beautiful bag and also very practical.
eine
[INE-uh]
a
Feminine indefinite article, used here with 'Tasche.'
Das ist eine schöne Tasche für den Alltag.
That is a beautiful bag for everyday use.
schöne
[SHER-nuh]
beautiful
Feminine nominative form of 'schön,' describing 'Tasche.'
Das ist wirklich eine schöne Tasche.
That really is a beautiful bag.
Tasche
[TAH-shuh]
bag
A handbag, purse, or bag; often used in compliments about accessories.
Ihre Tasche fällt auf; das ist eine schöne Tasche.
Your bag stands out; that is a beautiful bag.
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