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Denken Sie, dass das nützlich ist?

Do you think that's useful?

Language note: A common structure for soliciting opinions formally.

Culture note: Encouraging useful feedback is part of German business culture.

Context: You ask if they think this strategy is useful.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Denken

[ˈdɛŋkən]

Think

To have a particular opinion or belief.

Denken Sie, dass das Event Sie unterstützen wird?

Do you think that the event will support you?

Sie

[ziː]

You (formal)

Formal second-person pronoun.

Denken Sie an Ihre Karriereziele.

Think about your career goals.

dass

[das]

That

Used to introduce a clause.

Glauben Sie, dass das Netzwerk hilfreich ist?

Do you believe that the network is helpful?

das

[das]

The

Used to specify a particular object or group.

Denken Sie, dass das Feedback positiv ist?

Do you think that the feedback is positive?

nützlich

[ˈnʏtslɪç]

Useful

Being of practical use or serving a beneficial purpose.

Ist das Event nützlich für Ihre Karriere?

Is the event useful for your career?

ist

[ɪst]

Is

Third person singular present of 'to be'.

Ist es wirklich nützlich?

Is it really useful?

Phrase Parts

Denken Sie

Dass das

Nützlich ist?

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