Das stimmt
Example: Das stimmt, das Wetter ist heute sehr schön.
Definition
"Das stimmt" is a German expression used to agree with or confirm a statement, meaning 'that's correct' or 'that's true.' It is commonly used to affirm or acknowledge the accuracy or validity of a previous remark, as in 'Das stimmt, das Wetter ist heute sehr schön.'
Etymology
The phrase "das stimmt" comes from the German verb 'stimmen,' which means 'to be correct' or 'to agree.' 'Stimmen' originally referred to tuning musical instruments, where 'stimmen' means to bring into harmony. Over time, it evolved to mean that something is accurate or true, hence the phrase 'das stimmt' to indicate agreement or correctness.
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