How to Say ‘That is the guy’ in German
Das ist doch der Typ
dahs ist doch dehr typ
[dahs ist doch dehr typ]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Der Typ' is a colloquial way to refer to a guy or fellow.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
That
Refers to a particular thing previously mentioned or implied.
Das ist ein Problem.
That is a problem.
ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Er ist hier.
He is here.
doch
[doch]
after all
Used to imply that something is expected or should not be surprising.
Das ist doch klar.
That is clear after all.
der
[dehr]
the
Used to refer to a specific item.
Die Katze ist süß.
The cat is cute.
Typ
[typ]
guy
Informal term for a man.
Der Typ gefällt mir.
I like the guy.
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