How to Say ‘That's so kind of you’ in German
Das ist aber lieb von dir
dahs ist AH-ber leep fon deer
[dahs ist AH-ber leep fon deer]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase emphasizes gratitude; 'aber' is used adverbially to soften and express affection or surprise.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Acknowledging kindness is an essential part of polite exchange.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Used to identify a specific object.
Das ist mein Buch.
That is my book.
ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular form of 'to be'.
Der Kaffee ist heiß.
The coffee is hot.
aber
[AH-ber]
but
Used to indicate the contrary.
Er ist müde, aber er arbeitet.
He is tired, but he works.
lieb
[leep]
nice
Showing kindness or friendliness.
Das war sehr lieb von dir.
That was very nice of you.
von dir
fon deer
of you
Indicating ownership or origin.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
Words in this phrase
von
[fon]
of
Belonging to someone.
Das ist das Haus von Anna.
This is Anna's house.
dir
[deer]
you (singular informal)
Refers to someone the speaker is familiar with.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
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