Das ist nicht fair.
That's not fair.
Language note: Watch out for the 'ch' sound, like in 'Bach'.
Culture note: Germans tend to be straightforward; it's okay to say when something isn't fair.
Context: The passenger protests the additional charge as unfair.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Das
[Dahs]
The
A definite article used to indicate a specific noun.
Das Taxi akzeptiert nur Bargeld.
The taxi only accepts cash.
ist
[Ist]
Is
Third-person singular present of the verb 'to be'.
Das ist nicht verhandelbar.
That is not negotiable.
nicht
[Nicht]
Not
Used to make a word or phrase negative.
Die Kreditkarte wird nicht akzeptiert.
The credit card is not accepted.
fair
[Fehr]
Fair
Used to describe actions, decisions, or processes that are just, reasonable, and unbiased.
Das ist nicht fair, dass ich bar zahlen muss.
It's not fair that I have to pay in cash.
Phrase Parts
Das ist
Nicht
Fair
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