nett
nice, pleasant
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/nɛt/
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Cultural Note
In German, 'nett' can sometimes be faint praise. The phrase 'nett ist die kleine Schwester von scheiße' (nice is the little sister of shit) is a well-known saying suggesting that 'nett' is too bland a compliment.
📝 Example Sentences
Das war wirklich nett von dir.
That was really nice of you.
Er ist ein netter Mensch.
He is a nice person.
Nett, dich kennenzulernen!
Nice to meet you!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | nett |
| comparative | netter |
| predicative | nett |
| superlative | am nettesten |