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

Das ist sehr nett von Ihnen.

dahs ist zair net fon EE-nen

[dahs ist zair net fon EE-nen]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a gracious way to accept a compliment. Many Germans answer more modestly, but this polite reply always works with strangers.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist sehr nett

dahs ist zair net

that is very kind

This is a common polite reply. The stress is on 'nett'.

Example

Das ist sehr nett, danke.

That's very kind, thanks.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / this

Demonstrative or pronoun meaning that or this, depending on context.

Example

Das ist schön für die Wohnung.

That is nice for the apartment.

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.

sehr

[zair]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Die Atmosphäre ist Sehr respektvoll.

The atmosphere is very respectful.

nett

[net]

kind / nice

Adjective meaning kind, nice, or friendly.

Example

Das ist sehr nett bei einer neuen Wohnung.

That is very kind with a new apartment.

von Ihnen.

fon EE-nen

of you (formal)

'Von' takes the dative, giving 'Ihnen'. 'V' sounds like 'f': fon EE-nen.

Example

Das ist ein Brief von Ihnen.

This is a letter from you.

Words in this phrase

von

[fon]

Belonging to someone.

Example

Das ist das Haus von Anna.

This is Anna's house.

Ihnen

[EE-nen]

you (formal, dative)

The formal 'you' in the dative case, used in polite professional situations.

Example

Darf ich Ihnen eine Frage zur Kultur im Unternehmen stellen?

May I ask you a question about the culture in the company?

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