Significado
To stop talking about irrelevant details and address the main issue.
Contexto cultural
Directness is a sign of honesty and efficiency. 'Zur Sache kommen' is a positive trait in business. Austrians tend to be slightly more indirect than Northern Germans. Using this phrase too early might be perceived as a bit 'piefke' (typically German/blunt). Swiss business culture values precision. 'Zur Sache kommen' is expected, but must be done with extreme politeness and 'Grüezi'. Americans use 'get to the point' but often sandwich it between compliments to avoid sounding rude. Germans usually skip the compliments.
Use it to lead
Using this phrase in a group setting immediately marks you as a focused, goal-oriented person.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are telling the other person to 'shut up'.
Significado
To stop talking about irrelevant details and address the main issue.
Use it to lead
Using this phrase in a group setting immediately marks you as a focused, goal-oriented person.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are telling the other person to 'shut up'.
The 'Smalltalk' Rule
In Germany, 5 minutes of small talk is usually enough. After that, it's safe to 'zur Sache kommen'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing contraction.
Wir haben nicht viel Zeit, also kommen wir bitte ______ Sache.
The phrase is 'zur Sache kommen' (zu + der).
Which sentence is the most natural for a boss starting a meeting?
Der Chef möchte das Meeting beginnen. Was sagt er?
'Zur Sache kommen' is the standard professional idiom for starting the main topic.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In welcher Situation ist 'Komm zur Sache!' am besten?
It is used to speed up a conversation when someone is being too detailed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ich wollte dir noch sagen, dass ich gestern im Supermarkt war und...' B: 'Bitte __________, ich muss in 5 Minuten weg!'
The imperative 'komm zur Sache' fits the context of being in a hurry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Directness Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosWir haben nicht viel Zeit, also kommen wir bitte ______ Sache.
The phrase is 'zur Sache kommen' (zu + der).
Der Chef möchte das Meeting beginnen. Was sagt er?
'Zur Sache kommen' is the standard professional idiom for starting the main topic.
In welcher Situation ist 'Komm zur Sache!' am besten?
It is used to speed up a conversation when someone is being too detailed.
A: 'Ich wollte dir noch sagen, dass ich gestern im Supermarkt war und...' B: 'Bitte __________, ich muss in 5 Minuten weg!'
The imperative 'komm zur Sache' fits the context of being in a hurry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot inherently. In a business context, it's professional. In a private context, it depends on your tone.
Yes, e.g., 'Um direkt zur Sache zu kommen: Ich brauche die Dokumente bis morgen.'
'Zur Sache' is about the topic; 'Auf den Punkt' is about the specific conclusion or essence.
Always use 'zur Sache' in the idiom. 'Zu der Sache' sounds like you are pointing at a physical object.
No, the idiom is always singular.
Yes: 'Zum Kern der Angelegenheit vordringen'.
Add 'bitte' and use 'wir': 'Kommen wir bitte zur Sache.'
Yes, it is standard High German used across all German-speaking countries.
Yes, 'Komm endlich zur Sache!' expresses strong impatience.
Yes, both come from 'Sache' and emphasize being factual and objective.
Frases relacionadas
auf den Punkt kommen
synonymTo reach the core point
Tacheles reden
similarTo speak plainly/honestly
um den heißen Brei herumreden
contrastTo beat around the bush
zur Sprache kommen
confusing phraseTo be brought up for discussion
Butter bei die Fische
specialized formGet to the point (Northern German)
