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How to Say ‘Your dog is so cute!’ in German

Ihr Hund ist so süß!

eer hoont ist zo zoos

[eer hoont ist zo zoos]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Complimenting someone's dog is one of the easiest ways to chat with a stranger in Germany. Ask before touching it, though: Darf ich ihn streicheln? "May I pet him?"

Phrase Breakdown

Ihr Hund

eer hoont

your dog (formal)

The final 'd' in 'Hund' sounds like 't': HOONT.

Example

Ihr Hund ist groß.

Your dog is big.

Words in this phrase

Ihr

[eer]

your

A formal possessive word used when speaking politely to one person.

Example

Ist das Ihr Name auf dem Klingelschild?

Is that your name on the doorbell sign?

Hund

[hoont]

dog

A masculine noun for the animal.

Example

Wir haben einen Hund.

We have a dog.

ist so süß!

ist zo zoos

is so cute

For 'ü', say 'ee' with rounded lips. 'ß' is a sharp 's' sound: ZÜÜS.

Example

Das Baby ist so süß!

The baby is so cute!

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.

[zo]

Used to refer to something just mentioned; like that.

Example

Ich fühle mich so müde.

I feel so tired.

süß

[zoos]

cute

Adjective for something charming and adorable, often animals or babies.

Example

Das Baby ist süß.

The baby is cute.

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