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Das ist aber unpraktisch.

That's inconvenient.

Language note: Remember ‘aber’ to gently introduce a contrary opinion.

Culture note: Germans are known for being efficient; thus, practicality is important.

Context: The passenger expresses their dissatisfaction with the situation.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Das

[das]

That is but impractical.

A phrase expressing that something is inconvenient.

Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.

That is but impractical for the customers.

ist

[ist]

Is

Linking verb to describe a state.

Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.

That is but impractical for the customers.

aber

[aber]

But

Conjunction introduced for a contrast.

Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.

That is but impractical for the customers.

unpraktisch

[oon-prak-tish]

Impractical

Not usable or convenient.

Das ist aber unpraktisch für die Kunden.

That is but impractical for the customers.

Phrase Parts

Das ist

Aber

Unpraktisch

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