How to Say ‘That is kind of you.’ in German
Das ist lieb von dir.
dahs ist leep fon deer
[dahs ist leep fon deer]
💬 Usage Tip: A friendly phrase for reacting to something nice someone did or said. Literally: "That is kind of you." Great for warm small talk. You may also hear "Das ist nett von dir," which is slightly more neutral.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This phrase fits well in everyday German when someone offers help or says something thoughtful. It sounds sincere and natural, not overly emotional.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
A demonstrative pronoun meaning that or this, depending on context.
Das ist schön.
That is nice.
ist
[ist]
is
The third-person singular form of 'sein', meaning 'to be'.
Das ist lieb von dir.
That is kind of you.
lieb
[leep]
kind; sweet; nice
An adjective describing someone’s action as kind, sweet, or nice.
Das ist lieb von dir.
That is kind of you.
Von dir
fon deer
from you / of you
Indicates that the kindness comes from the person spoken to.
Das kommt von dir.
That comes from you.
Words in this phrase
von
[fon]
from; by; of
A preposition used here in the phrase 'von dir' to express 'of you' in English.
Das ist nett von dir.
That is nice of you.
dir
[deer]
you
The dative form of 'du', used after 'von'.
Das ist lieb von dir.
That is kind of you.
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