German · Emotions & Descriptions
"That's great!" in German: super! / toll!
super! / toll!
That's great in German is super! or toll! Either counts. Softer: schön! Stronger: fantastisch! Keep tone light and short.
Good news text
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How to pronounce super! / toll!
Say it
ZOO-per / toll
/ˈzuːpɐ/ /tɔl/
ZOO-per / toll. Super like English; toll with short o.
"That's great!" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| super! | great! Core reaction. | Core reaction. |
| toll! | great / awesome! Core alternative. | Core alternative. |
| klasse! | great! Similar vibe. | Similar vibe. |
| prima! | fine / great! Slightly older feel. | Slightly older feel. |
How to use super! / toll! in real life
- 1Good news text
Du hast den Job? Super!
You got the job? Great!
super.
- 2Concert tickets
Erste Reihe — toll!
Front row — great!
toll.
- 3Shared plan
Sonntag wandern? Super! Ich packe Snacks.
Sunday hike? Great! I'll pack snacks.
Plans.
Mistakes English speakers make with super! / toll!
Incorrect: das ist great
Correct: super! / toll!
Use super or toll, not English great.
Incorrect: supi nur in formal writing
Correct: super! / toll!
Supi is slangy; stick to super/toll for the headword.
Good to know
Super! and toll! are everyday cheers among friends. In formal email, prefer schön / freut mich instead of barked Super!
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing exam results
ChatPal
Bestanden mit Eins!
Passed with a one!
You
Super!
Great!
ChatPal
Feier heute?
Celebrate today?
You
Toll! Ich bringe Sekt.
Great! I'll bring sparkling wine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's great!" in German
How do you say that's great?
Super! or toll!
Are they interchangeable?
Mostly yes in casual speech.
Stronger praise?
Fantastisch! or genial!
Formal alternative?
Das freut mich or schön.
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