(Das war) eine Glanzleistung!
That was a superb performance!Bravo!
Bravo/well done!(e) On use of language:Sie sprechen aber sehr gut Deutsch.
You speak German very well.Sie sprechen ja schon fast fließend.
You are almost fluent already.(f) On cooking:Mein Lob/Kompliment dem Koch/der Köchin.
My compliments to the chef (used both in restaurants and humorously
amongst friends and relatives).(g) General expressions of delight/approval (see also 104 on likes and dislikes; 112
on satisfaction and dissatisfaction; 109 on expressing agreement):(Oh/Ei) wie schön!
(Oh) how lovely!Mensch ist das schön!
That really is nice/beautiful.Das ist ja großartig/phantastisch/ausgezeichnet/klasse/fein!
That is really great/fantastic/excellent/tremendous/superb!Alle Achtung!
Good for you/him/her, etc.64.2 Responding to compliments
(a) The simplest response will usually be Danke! ‘thank you’; but depending on the
type of compliment one of the following may be more appropriate:Das freut mich.
I’m pleased (i.e. that you like it).Das ist sehr freundlich/nett von Ihnen/dir.
That’s very kind/nice of you.Gleichfalls.
You do too/Yours does too/The same to you (i.e. the meaning depends
on context).(b) As in English, a token question may be offered in response to a compliment:Das Kleid ist schön. – Ja, gefällt’s dir?
The dress is beautiful. – Do you like it?64
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