How to Say ‘Of you’ in German
Von dir
fon deer
[fon deer]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "of you," but in natural English it usually becomes "of you" or "from you" depending on the phrase. In "Das ist lieb von dir," it means "that is kind of you."
🇩🇪 In Germany: This little phrase often shows up in polite responses when someone helps, compliments, or does something thoughtful for you.
Phrase Breakdown
Von
[fon]
from; by
A preposition meaning from or by, often used in phrases like 'von dir' meaning 'from you' or 'of you' depending on context.
Das Geschenk ist von dir.
The gift is from you.
dir
[deer]
you
The dative form of 'du', used here after 'von' to mean 'you'.
Das ist sehr nett von dir.
That is very nice of you.
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