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How to Say ‘Lovely that you're here!’ in German

Schön, dass ihr da seid!

shern dahs eer dah zite

[shern dahs eer dah zite]

💬 Usage Tip: After dass "that", the verb moves to the very end: ihr seid da becomes dass ihr da seid.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a classic warm welcome at the door when family arrives. It's friendly and casual, so it suits relatives you already know.

Phrase Breakdown

Schön, dass

shern dahs

Nice that

'Schön' has a rounded 'ö' sound. 'Dass' starts a clause in which the verb moves to the end.

Example

Schön, dass du anrufst.

Nice that you're calling.

Words in this phrase

Schön

[shern]

nice

Used to express that meeting someone is pleasant.

Example

„Schön, Sie hier zu treffen“ klingt höflich und professionell.

“Nice to meet you here” sounds polite and professional.

dass

[dahs]

that

Used to introduce a clause expressing a statement or thought.

Example

Ich hoffe, dass du kommst.

I hope that you come.

ihr da seid!

eer dah zite

you (all) are here!

In a 'dass' clause, the verb 'seid' goes to the end.

Example

Gut, dass ihr da seid!

Good that you're here!

Words in this phrase

ihr

[eer]

you (plural)

Refers to multiple people being addressed.

Example

Ihr seid willkommen.

You are welcome.

[dah]

there

In, at, or to that place or position.

Example

Da ist etwas.

There is something.

seid

[zite]

are

Plural form of 'sein' meaning 'are'.

Example

Wichtig ist, dass ihr da seid, bevor die Gäste kommen.

It is important that you are here before the guests arrive.

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