How to Say ‘That is very kind.’ in German
Das ist sehr lieb.
dahs ist zair leep
[dahs ist zair leep]
💬 Usage Tip: A natural polite response when someone offers help. Think: "That's really nice of you."
🇩🇪 In Germany: Perfect for neighbour situations in Germany—friendly, appreciative, and not too dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
Das ist
dahs ist
that is
Basic identifying phrase.
Das ist gut.
That is good.
Words in this phrase
Das
[dahs]
that / this
Used to refer to what someone has said or done.
Das ist sehr lieb.
That is very kind.
ist
[ist]
is
Third-person singular form of 'sein.'
Das ist sehr lieb.
That is very kind.
Sehr lieb
zair leep
very kind / very sweet
Expression used to praise someone’s kindness warmly.
Das ist sehr lieb von Ihnen.
That is very kind of you.
Words in this phrase
sehr
[zair]
very
Used to intensify 'lieb' in this polite phrase.
Das ist sehr lieb.
That is very kind.
lieb
[leep]
kind
A polite word for kind, nice, or thoughtful.
Das ist sehr lieb.
That is very kind.
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