Wir passen überhaupt nicht zu denen. Die sind wie..
We don't fit in with them at all. They're like..
Context: Nils points out their family is different from others, not fitting in the usual mold.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Wir
[viːɐ̯]
we
Used by a speaker to refer to a group including themselves.
Wir gehen zusammen.
We are going together.
passen
[ˈpasn̩]
fit
To be of the correct size or shape.
Passt der Hut dir?
Does the hat fit you?
überhaupt
[ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt]
at all
Used to emphasize a negative statement.
Es ist überhaupt nicht schwierig.
It is not difficult at all.
nicht
[nɪçt]
not
Used to give a negative response or negate a statement.
Ich mache das nicht.
I am not doing that.
zu
[tsuː]
to
Expressing movement toward a location.
Kommst du zu mir?
Are you coming to me?
denen
[ˈdeːnən]
them/those people
Refers to people previously mentioned.
Wir sehen sie nicht oft.
We don't see them often.
Die
[diː]
they
Used to refer to two or more people, animals, or things previously mentioned.
Die da sind meine Freunde.
Those are my friends.
sind
[zɪnt]
are
Third person plural of 'to be'.
Sie sind müde.
They are tired.
wie
[viː]
like
Similar to or in the same way as.
Es fühlt sich wie Sommer an.
It feels like summer.
Phrase Parts
Wir passen überhaupt nicht zu denen.
Die sind wie..
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