How to Say ‘That is nice.’ in German
Das ist schön.
dahs ist shern
[dahs ist shern]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple reaction phrase. Das = that; ist = is; schön = nice/lovely.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A brief positive response fits well with the generally understated style of small talk in Germany.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that / this
Demonstrative or pronoun meaning that or this, depending on context.
Das ist schön für die Wohnung.
That is nice for the apartment.
ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular of sein.
Das ist schön nach dem Umzug.
That is nice after the move.
schön
[shern]
nice / beautiful
Adjective used to say something is nice, pleasant, or beautiful.
Das ist schön in der neuen Wohnung.
That is nice in the new apartment.
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