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How to Say ‘Your dress is beautiful.’ in German

Ihr Kleid ist schön.

eer klite ist shern

[eer klite ist shern]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Praising someone's clothes or accessories is a safe compliment to give a stranger. Comments about their body or looks can come across as intrusive.

Phrase Breakdown

Ihr Kleid

eer klite

your dress (formal)

'Kleid' is neuter, so it takes 'Ihr' with no ending. 'ei' sounds like English 'eye': KLYTE.

Example

Ihr Kleid ist rot.

Your dress is red.

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?

Kleid

[klite]

dress

A neuter noun for a one-piece garment.

Example

Sie kauft ein neues Kleid.

She is buying a new dress.

ist schön.

ist shern

is beautiful

For 'ö', round your lips as if saying 'o' while you say 'e'. 'Sch' sounds like English 'sh'.

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]

beautiful

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Example

Der Garten ist wirklich schön.

The garden is really beautiful.

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