Meaning
Expressing surprise or disbelief at something.
Cultural Background
Germans value punctuality; if a train is on time, one might jokingly say 'Das ist unglaublich!' Austrians might use 'Wahnsinn' (madness) more often than 'unglaublich' for the same situations. Swiss German speakers often use 'unglaublich' in formal contexts, but prefer local dialect terms for casual surprise. In the North, people are generally more reserved; 'unglaublich' is used sparingly.
Tone matters
Your tone of voice defines whether 'Das ist unglaublich' is a compliment or a complaint.
Meaning
Expressing surprise or disbelief at something.
Tone matters
Your tone of voice defines whether 'Das ist unglaublich' is a compliment or a complaint.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Das ist ___________! Ich kann es nicht glauben.
The phrase 'Das ist unglaublich' is the standard expression for disbelief.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas ist ___________! Ich kann es nicht glauben.
The phrase 'Das ist unglaublich' is the standard expression for disbelief.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails to express surprise at a positive result.
Related Phrases
Das gibt es doch nicht
synonymThat can't be true
Ich kann es nicht fassen
synonymI can't grasp it
