Du siehst toll aus!
You look great!
Language note: Use 'toll' for general compliments about appearance.
Culture note: Germans often value sincerity in compliments.
Context: Two strangers meet at a gallery opening. One notices the other's stylish outfit and decides to compliment them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[doo]
You
Refers to the person being spoken to.
Du bist nett.
You are nice.
siehst
[zeest]
look
Used to describe someone's appearance.
Du siehst müde aus.
You look tired.
toll
[tohl]
great
Describes something as very good or excellent.
Das Essen ist toll.
The food is great.
aus
[ows]
out
Used in phrases describing someone's appearance or external aspect.
Es sieht gut aus.
It looks good.
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