How to Say ‘You look great!’ in German
Du siehst gut aus!
doo zeest goot aus
[doo zeest goot aus]
💬 Usage Tip: ‘Gut’ is a flexible word that can mean good, well, or great.
🇩🇪 In Germany: It’s common in Germany to compliment someone on their appearance in a friendly way.
Phrase Breakdown
Du
[doo]
You
Second person singular, informal.
Du siehst müde aus.
You look tired.
siehst
[zeest]
look
Appear in a certain way.
Du siehst heute anders aus.
You look different today.
gut
[goot]
good
Pleasing, positive appearance.
Du siehst gut in dieser Farbe aus.
You look good in that color.
aus
[aus]
out
Finishing off a phrase.
Du siehst gut aus neben dem neuen Auto.
You look good next to the new car.
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