👉🇧🇷☕

How to Say ‘Then I'd rather stick with the Brazilian’ in German

Dann bleibe ich lieber beim Brasilianer

dan BLY-beh ikh LEE-ber bime brah-zil-YAH-ner

[dan BLY-beh ikh LEE-ber bime brah-zil-YAH-ner]

💬 Usage Tip: lieber after the verb adds "rather" or "prefer." Reuse it: Ich trinke lieber Tee "I'd rather have tea."

Phrase Breakdown

Dann bleibe ich lieber

dan BLY-beh ikh LEE-ber

Then I'd rather stay

'Bleiben' means 'to stay', and 'lieber' means 'rather'. Together they express a preference.

Example

Ich bleibe lieber zu Hause.

I'd rather stay at home.

Words in this phrase

Dann

[dan]

then

Used to indicate a time following another event.

Example

Dann gehe ich nach Hause.

Then I will go home.

bleibe

[BLY-beh]

stay, remain

First person singular of 'bleiben', meaning to stay or remain.

Example

Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.

I'm staying at home today.

ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

lieber

[LEE-ber]

preferably

Shows preference between options.

Example

In Möchten Sie lieber drinnen sitzen? fragt lieber nach Ihrer Vorliebe.

In Would you prefer to sit inside?, preferably asks about your preference.

beim Brasilianer

bime brah-zil-YAH-ner

with the Brazilian (coffee)

'Beim' is short for 'bei dem'. 'Bei etwas bleiben' means 'to stick with something'.

Example

Ich bleibe beim Tee.

I'll stick with tea.

Words in this phrase

beim

[bime]

at the

Indicates position or location; contracted form of 'bei dem'.

Example

Er ist beim Arzt.

He is at the doctor's.

Brasilianer

[brah-zil-YAH-ner]

the Brazilian (coffee)

A coffee from Brazil; also a Brazilian man.

Example

Ich nehme den Brasilianer.

I'll take the Brazilian.

Guides for German learners

Duolingo vs Pimsleur: Tapping on a Screen or Talking Out Loud?Duolingo vs Pimsleur: five minutes of tapping versus thirty minutes of speaking. What each is good at, what each costs, and which to pick for your goal.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”

Emma L., 27, UX Researcher

“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”

Marcus J., 40, Engineer

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer