Das stimmt
Example: Das stimmt, wir treffen uns morgen um acht.
Definition
"Das stimmt" is a German expression used to affirm or agree with a statement, meaning 'that's correct' or 'that's true.' It confirms the accuracy or truthfulness of a preceding remark, as in 'Das stimmt, wir treffen uns morgen um acht' (That's true, we are meeting tomorrow at eight).
Etymology
The phrase "das stimmt" comes from the German verb 'stimmen,' which means 'to be correct' or 'to agree.' 'Das' is the definite article 'the' or can function as a demonstrative pronoun 'that.' Together, they form a common expression used to validate statements. Did you know? The verb 'stimmen' originally related to tuning musical instruments, symbolizing harmony or correctness.
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