“Das steht dir gut”
That looks good on you / That suits you
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “That stands to you well”
Pronunciation
/das ʃteːt diːɐ̯ ɡuːt/
When to Use This Phrase
The person goes in the dative: 'dir' with friends, 'Ihnen' with people you call 'Sie'. For size rather than looks, use 'passen': 'Die Schuhe passen mir nicht' (The shoes don't fit me).
Example Sentences
Die Jacke steht dir richtig gut!
That jacket really suits you!
Rot steht Ihnen sehr gut.
Red looks very good on you.
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