du siehst hübsch aus
The English phrase "you look pretty" is said in German as du siehst hübsch aus.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their physical appearance is attractive.
Which one should you use?
While hübsch specifically means "pretty" or "lovely", you can use du siehst gut aus as a more general way to say someone looks "good".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase du siehst hübsch aus is used in informal contexts. In formal settings, or when speaking to someone you do not know well, you should use Sie sehen hübsch aus instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase du siehst hübsch aus, the verb aussehen is conjugated for the second person singular du.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, hübsch can be used as a synonym for 'considerable' or 'large' when referring to a sum of money.
- The word hübsch originally described someone's behavior rather than their face, as it meant 'courtly' or 'refined' in the context of a royal court.
- While hübsch is a compliment, calling a grown man hübsch can sometimes be perceived as calling him 'pretty' in a feminine way.
Examples in context
- Schatz, du siehst hübsch aus.Honey, you look pretty.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use du siehst hübsch aus in an affectionate context.Tatoeba #12525585 by Waldelfe, translation #12104409 by CK
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are getting ready for a party.
- LauraJulian, du siehst hübsch aus heute!Julian, you look pretty today!
- JulianDanke, Laura! Du auch.Thanks, Laura! You too.
- LauraDas neue Hemd passt dir wirklich gut.The new shirt really suits you.
- JulianDas ist lieb von dir.That is sweet of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aus, du, hübsch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
