German Phrase
Ja, das ist lecker.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, that’s tasty.” It is a short, enthusiastic way to confirm that you find the food you are eating delicious. The word lecker carries a casual, everyday tone rather than a formal or gourmet nuance.
When to use
Use this phrase right after you’ve taken a bite of a dish you like, whether you’re at a family dinner, a street‑food stall, or a restaurant. It works in informal conversations with friends, family, or even with waitstaff when you want to show appreciation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,dasistlecker.
Ja
An affirmation meaning “yes”. It can also be used to agree enthusiastically with a statement.
das
Demonstrative pronoun meaning “that”. Here it refers to the food or dish just mentioned.
ist
3rd‑person singular present of the verb sein (‘to be’). It links the subject “das” with the adjective.
lecker
Adjective meaning “tasty, delicious”. It is a predicative adjective, so it follows the verb sein without any ending.
🗨In Conversation
Ja, das ist lecker.
Yes, that's tasty.
Freut mich, dass es dir schmeckt!
I’m glad you like it!
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, das sind lecker.
The subject das is singular, so the verb must be ist, not sind.
Ja, das ist leckerer.
When used predicatively after sein, lecker stays uninflected; adding ‑er is incorrect.
Ja das ist lecker.
A comma after Ja helps the natural pause and matches written German punctuation.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das schmeckt gut.
Yes, it tastes good.
Ja, das ist köstlich.
Yes, that’s delicious.
Ja, das ist sehr lecker.
Yes, that’s very tasty.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, it’s common to compliment the cook with a short, sincere phrase like lecker or köstlich. Avoid over‑praising; a simple lecker sounds natural. When you’re at a formal dinner, you might say Es schmeckt ausgezeichnet instead. Also, remember that German meals often include a toast (Prost) before eating, but you don’t need to repeat the compliment after each bite—just a single Ja, das ist lecker is enough.