Sieht aber nicht aus wie Lamm!
But it doesn't look like lamb!
Context: After taking a bite, someone doubts the dish is really made with lamb.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sieht
[zeet]
looks
Third person of 'see' or 'appear'.
Das sieht wie ein Kunstwerk aus.
That looks like a work of art.
aber
[AH-ber]
but
Used to introduce a clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Es ist klein, aber mächtig.
It is small, but mighty.
nicht
[nicht]
not
Used to form the negative of verbs, adjectives, etc.
Das sieht nicht appetitlich aus.
That does not look appetizing.
aus
[ows]
out
Away from the inside or center.
Er will nicht aus dem Haus gehen.
He does not want to go out of the house.
wie
[vee]
like
Used to express similarity.
Es sieht wie Lamm aus.
It looks like lamb.
Lamm
[lahm]
lamb
Meat from a young sheep.
Der Braten sieht aus wie Lamm.
The roast looks like lamb.
Phrase Parts
Sieht aber nicht aus
Wie Lamm!
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