Key Phrases
Es steht dir gut
It looks good
In einem kleinen Laden
In a small shop
Einen ganz besonderen Stil
A special style
Skills You'll Learn
Complimenting someone's outfit
Jemandem ein Kompliment machen
Asking about the origin of an item
Fragen nach der Herkunft eines Artikels
Expressing appreciation for fashion
Gefallen an Mode ausdrücken
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine two friends meeting on the street, and one compliments the other's outfit. They engage in a friendly conversation about where they bought their clothing items, appreciating each other's style and expressing admiration for each other's taste in fashion.
Hallo, ich mag dein Outfit sehr. Es steht dir gut!
Hello, I really like your outfit. It looks good on you!
Oh, danke schön! Das ist sehr nett von dir.
Oh, thank you very much! That's very kind of you.
Wo hast du diese tolle Jacke gefunden?
Where did you find this great jacket?
Ich habe sie in einem kleinen Laden hier in der Stadt gekauft. Sie ist einzigartig, oder?
I bought it in a small shop here in the city. It's unique, isn't it?
Absolut! Sie gibt dir einen ganz besonderen Stil.
Absolutely! It gives you a really special style.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hallo!
Hello!
A warm and universal greeting in German.
Used in most informal situations, such as meeting someone at a bar.
Ich
I
Personal pronouns are often omitted in conversational German.
Germans tend to use 'Ich' when they want to emphasize themselves.
Mag
Like
Forms the present tense with the subject.
Showing appreciation can be charming in casual interactions.
Ich mag
I like
Combining 'Ich' and 'mag' expresses liking something.
A good way to compliment someone's style in a friendly manner.
Dein
Your
Use 'dein' for informal 'your'.
Shows a level of familiarity common in casual German.
Outfit
Outfit
A direct borrowing from English.
Fashion is a popular topic in German social settings.
Dein Outfit
Your outfit
Common phrase when pointing out one's style.
An easy compliment when striking up a conversation.
Es
It
Acts as the subject in many German sentences.
Often used when referring to tangible objects.
Steht dir
Suits you
Literally translates to 'stands you'.
Commonly used to compliment clothing styles.
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