Du meckerst gar nicht bist du krank?
You're not complaining at all, are you sick?
Language note: Using 'gar nicht' adds emphasis, meaning 'not at all'.
Context: Based on the person's reaction during the meal, someone notices they are not complaining for once.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[doo]
you
Used to refer to the person the speaker is addressing.
Du siehst müde aus.
You look tired.
meckerst
[MEH-kerst]
complain
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.
Warum meckerst du so oft?
Why do you complain so often?
gar
[gar]
at all
Used to indicate a negative degree or none.
Ich sehe gar nichts.
I see nothing at all.
nicht
[niht]
not
Used to form the negative of verbs, adjectives, etc.
Es ist nicht richtig.
It is not correct.
bist
[bist]
are
Second person singular present tense of 'be'.
Bist du neugierig?
Are you curious?
du
[doo]
you
Used to refer to the person the speaker is addressing.
Möchtest du etwas trinken?
Do you want something to drink?
krank
[krank]
sick
Affected by physical or mental illness.
Fühlst du dich krank?
Do you feel sick?
Phrase Parts
Du meckerst gar nicht
Bist du krank?
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