How to Say ‘Very nice’ in German
Sehr schön
zair shern
[zair shern]
💬 Usage Tip: A handy reaction phrase. sehr = "very," schön = "nice/beautiful." In weather small talk, you can say this when someone mentions sunshine, warm temperatures, or a nice weekend forecast.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans often keep small talk simple and natural. Saying Sehr schön! sounds friendly but not over-the-top.
Phrase Breakdown
Sehr
[zair]
very
An adverb meaning 'very'; it strengthens adjectives or other descriptions.
Heute ist es sehr warm.
Today it is very warm.
schön
[shern]
beautiful; nice
An adjective meaning 'beautiful' or 'nice'; often used to react positively in small talk.
Das Wetter ist heute schön.
The weather is nice today.
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