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Das ist doch der Typ

That is the guy

Language note: 'Der Typ' is a colloquial way to refer to a guy or fellow.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Das

[dahs]

That

Refers to a particular thing previously mentioned or implied.

Das ist ein Problem.

That is a problem.

ist

[ist]

is

Third person singular present of 'to be'.

Er ist hier.

He is here.

doch

[doch]

after all

Used to imply that something is expected or should not be surprising.

Das ist doch klar.

That is clear after all.

der

[dehr]

the

Used to refer to a specific item.

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Typ

[typ]

guy

Informal term for a man.

Der Typ gefällt mir.

I like the guy.

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