A2 Expression Neutral

Das ist zu viel.

That is too much.

Significado

Indicating an excessive quantity or amount.

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Contexto cultural

Germans value directness. Saying 'Das ist zu viel' is seen as efficient, not rude. Austrians might add 'ein bisschen' (a little) to soften the blow. Swiss German speakers often use 'z'viel' in dialect, but 'zu viel' is standard. In a professional setting, it is often paired with a reason.

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Add 'mir'

Always add 'mir' if you want to express how you feel personally.

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Don't be rude

Use a polite tone so it doesn't sound like a complaint.

Significado

Indicating an excessive quantity or amount.

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Add 'mir'

Always add 'mir' if you want to express how you feel personally.

⚠️

Don't be rude

Use a polite tone so it doesn't sound like a complaint.

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Use it to negotiate

It's a great tool for price negotiation at markets.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Der Preis ist 1000 Euro. Das ist ___ ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zu viel

'Zu viel' is the correct adverbial phrase for 'too much'.

Which sentence is more natural for expressing personal overwhelm?

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist mir zu viel.

Adding 'mir' is the most idiomatic way to express personal feeling.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Soll ich dir noch mehr helfen?' B: 'Nein danke, ___ ___ ___.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: das ist mir zu viel

This is the most natural way to decline help.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

When a price is too high, what do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist zu viel.

Used for excessive quantities or costs.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Der Preis ist 1000 Euro. Das ist ___ ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zu viel

'Zu viel' is the correct adverbial phrase for 'too much'.

Which sentence is more natural for expressing personal overwhelm? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist mir zu viel.

Adding 'mir' is the most idiomatic way to express personal feeling.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Soll ich dir noch mehr helfen?' B: 'Nein danke, ___ ___ ___.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: das ist mir zu viel

This is the most natural way to decline help.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching A1

When a price is too high, what do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist zu viel.

Used for excessive quantities or costs.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

12 preguntas

Yes, it's very common.

Not if your tone is polite.

It doesn't have a plural.

No, 'viel' is uncountable here.

Add 'ein bisschen' (a little).

It's neutral.

Yes, 'Das ist zu viel Zeit'.

Use it for countable things like 'zu viele Äpfel'.

Yes, to set boundaries.

Yes, it's fine in emails.

'Das ist zu wenig'.

It's the dative case for 'to me'.

Frases relacionadas

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Das ist zu viel des Guten

specialized form

Too much of a good thing.

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Das ist mir zu viel

builds on

That is too much for me.

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Das ist zu wenig

contrast

That is too little.

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Das ist genug

contrast

That is enough.

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