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How to Say ‘That's the first meeting with the client.’ in German

Das ist das erste Treffen mit dem Kunden.

dahs ist dahs AIR-steh TREF-en mit dehm KOON-den

[dahs ist dahs AIR-steh TREF-en mit dehm KOON-den]

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist das erste Treffen

dahs ist dahs AIR-steh TREF-en

That is the first meeting

Here 'das' appears twice: first as 'that', then as 'the'. Keep it flowing as one phrase.

Example

Das ist das erste Mal.

That's the first time.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that

Used to indicate something known or assumed.

Example

Wir wissen, dass er kommt.

We know that he's coming.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

erste

[AIR-steh]

first

Ordinal number 'erst-' with adjective ending.

Example

Das ist mein erster Tag.

This is my first day.

Treffen

[TREF-en]

meeting

Noun 'das Treffen': a meeting or get-together.

Example

Das Treffen dauert eine Stunde.

The meeting lasts an hour.

mit dem Kunden.

mit dehm KOON-den

with the client.

Dative after 'mit'. Say 'mit dem KOON-den'.

Example

Wir essen mit dem Kunden.

We're eating with the client.

Words in this phrase

mit

[mit]

with; by

Preposition indicating the means or instrument used; takes the dative.

Example

Ich fahre mit dem Bus.

I go by bus.

dem

[dehm]

the

A definite article used before a noun to specify it as something known or unique.

Example

Die Kinder spielen im Garten dem Hauses.

The children play in the garden of the house.

Kunden

[KOON-den]

client, customer

Dative singular of 'der Kunde', used after 'mit'.

Example

Ich spreche mit dem Kunden.

I'm talking with the client.

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