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How to Say ‘Nice of you to call.’ in German

Schön, dass Sie anrufen.

shern dahs zee AHN-roo-fen

[shern dahs zee AHN-roo-fen]

💬 Usage Tip: After dass "that", the verb goes to the very end: Schön, dass Sie da sind "Nice that you're here".

Phrase Breakdown

Schön, dass

shern dahs

Nice that

'Schön' has the rounded 'ö' sound: say 'e' with rounded lips. 'dass' introduces a clause.

Example

Schön, dass du da bist.

Nice that you're here.

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.

Sie anrufen.

zee AHN-roo-fen

you're calling.

'Sie' is the formal 'you'. In a 'dass' clause, the verb 'anrufen' goes to the end. Stress 'AN'.

Example

Ich warte, bis Sie anrufen.

I'll wait until you call.

Words in this phrase

Sie

[zee]

you

The formal 'you' used in polite professional conversations.

Example

Ich freue mich, Sie hier auf der Jobmesse zu sehen.

I am pleased to see you here at the job fair.

anrufen

[AHN-roo-fen]

call (on the phone)

Separable verb meaning to phone someone; here at the end of a 'dass' clause.

Example

Ich rufe Sie morgen an.

I'll call you tomorrow.

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