Du gibst mir recht.
You agree with me.
Language note: 'Recht geben' literally translates to 'give right', meaning to agree.
Culture note: Agreement in conversations can be seen as seeking harmony.
Context: Nina seeks affirmation for her feelings from her brother, Nils.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[doo]
you
Second person singular subject pronoun.
Du gibst das Buch zurück.
You return the book.
gibst
[gibst]
give
To hand over a present or something that is wanted or needed.
Du gibst mir einen Tipp.
You give me a tip.
mir
[meer]
me
The objective form of 'I'.
Gib es mir bitte.
Give it to me please.
recht
[rekht]
right
Correct or extensive agreement with a point.
Du gibst mir recht in der Diskussion.
You agree with me in the discussion.
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