German for Beginners: Agreeing with Someone's Opinion
Learn to agree in German with phrases like 'Ich stimme zu' and 'Das stimmt'. Practice through a short dialogue and avoid common mistakes.
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When someone shares an opinion in German, you often want to agree. This lesson teaches you elementary phrases to do that naturally. You will learn 'Ich stimme zu' (I agree), 'Das stimmt' (That's true), and more. We focus only on agreement, not on stating your own opinion. By the end, you will be able to respond to opinions like 'Ich finde es zu teuer' (I think it's too expensive) with a simple, polite agreement.
By the end, you can…
- agree with someone's opinion using 'Ich stimme zu' and 'Das stimmt'.
- use short agreement phrases like 'Genau' and 'Ja, finde ich auch' in conversation.
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Ich stimme zu.
I agree.
ikh SHTIM-uh tsoo
Standard, neutral agreement. Use in both formal and informal contexts.
Das stimmt.
That's true.
dahs SHTIMT
Agrees with a factual statement or opinion. Very common in everyday speech.
Genau.
Exactly.
guh-NOW
Informal, friendly agreement. Often used as a short response.
Ja, finde ich auch.
Yes, I think so too.
yah, FIN-duh ikh owkh
Agrees with someone's opinion using 'finden' (to think/find). Informal.
Da hast du recht.
You're right about that.
dah hahst doo rekht
Acknowledges the other person is correct. Friendly and common.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
To agree, you can use short fixed phrases. 'Ich stimme zu' is a full sentence with the verb 'stimmen' (to be correct) and the prefix 'zu' at the end. 'Das stimmt' literally means 'That is correct'. 'Genau' works like English 'Exactly'. For a more personal touch, say 'Ja, finde ich auch' – here 'finde ich' means 'I find/think', and 'auch' means 'too'. Example: A: 'Ich finde es zu teuer.' B: 'Ja, finde ich auch.'
When to use it
Use these phrases when you share the other person's opinion. 'Ich stimme zu' is safe in formal situations, like talking to a boss. 'Genau' and 'Ja, finde ich auch' are better with friends. 'Das stimmt' works in both. If you disagree, do not use these; instead say 'Das stimmt nicht' or 'Ich stimme nicht zu'. Example: A: 'Der Film ist langweilig.' B: 'Das stimmt.'
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Ich finde, dieses Restaurant ist zu teuer.
I think this restaurant is too expensive.ikh FIN-duh, DEE-zuhs res-tow-RAHNT ist tsoo TOY-uhJa, finde ich auch. Und das Essen ist nicht besonders gut.
Yes, I think so too. And the food isn't particularly good.yah, FIN-duh ikh owkh. unt dahs ES-sen ist nikht buh-ZON-duhs gootGenau. Die Preise sind wirklich hoch.
Exactly. The prices are really high.guh-NOW. dee PRY-zuh zint VEER-khlish hokhDa hast du recht. Wir sollten woanders hingehen.
You're right about that. We should go somewhere else.dah hahst doo rekht. veer ZOL-ten VAHN-uhs HIN-gay-enA little context goes a long way
In German-speaking countries, directness is valued, but agreement can still be polite. 'Ich stimme zu' is neutral and works in formal settings. 'Genau' is very common in casual conversation and can be used frequently without sounding repetitive. In Austria and parts of Switzerland, you may hear 'Passt schon' as a relaxed agreement, but it is not standard in Germany. When speaking with strangers, prefer 'Das stimmt' over 'Genau' to sound more polite.
One thing to watch for
Using 'Ich bin einverstanden' to agree with an opinion.
Try this instead: 'Ich bin einverstanden' means 'I agree' but is used for agreeing to a proposal or plan, not an opinion. For opinions, use 'Ich stimme zu' or 'Das stimmt'. Example: A: 'Ich finde den Film gut.' B: 'Ich stimme zu.' (not 'Ich bin einverstanden').
Your turn
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1How do you say 'I agree' in a formal way?
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Ich stimme zu.
This is the standard formal phrase. 'Das stimmt' is also correct but slightly less formal.
2Someone says: 'Ich finde, der Kurs ist schwer.' How can you agree informally?
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Ja, finde ich auch.
This agrees with their opinion using 'finden'. 'Genau' or 'Das stimmt' would also work.
3What is the difference between 'Ich stimme zu' and 'Ich bin einverstanden'?
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'Ich stimme zu' agrees with an opinion; 'Ich bin einverstanden' agrees to a proposal or plan.
Use 'Ich stimme zu' for opinions like 'Das ist zu teuer'. Use 'Ich bin einverstanden' for suggestions like 'Wir gehen morgen ins Kino'.
Use 'Ich stimme zu' or 'Das stimmt' to agree politely. For casual chats, 'Genau' and 'Ja, finde ich auch' are perfect. Avoid 'Ich bin einverstanden' for opinions.
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