How to Say ‘That’s wonderful’ in German
Das ist ja wunderbar
dahs ist yah VOON-der-bar
[dahs ist yah VOON-der-bar]
💬 Usage Tip: [ja] here doesn't mean "yes." In [Das ist ja wunderbar], it adds a warm, natural emphasis, like "well" or "really" in English.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that; this
A demonstrative pronoun referring to something being presented or mentioned.
Das ist ja wunderbar für den Besuch.
That is really wonderful for the visit.
ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular of 'sein' meaning 'to be'.
Das ist ja wunderbar als Geschenk.
That is really wonderful as a gift.
ja
[yah]
really; indeed; you know
A modal particle adding warmth, emphasis, or shared feeling.
Das ist ja wunderbar, danke!
That really is wonderful, thank you!
wunderbar
[VOON-der-bar]
wonderful
Used to say something is very nice, lovely, or delightful.
Das Geschenk ist wunderbar.
The gift is wonderful.
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