German Phrase
Ja, das ist lecker, danke!
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that something tastes good and is thanking the person who offered or prepared it. It combines agreement (Ja), a statement of quality (das ist lecker) and a brief expression of gratitude (danke).
When to use
Use this phrase right after you’ve tried a dish, a snack, or a drink and want to let the host know you enjoyed it while also thanking them. It works in casual and semi‑formal settings, such as at a family dinner, a café, or a colleague’s lunch.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,dasistlecker,danke!
Ja (yes)
A simple affirmative particle used to agree or confirm something.
das (that/it)
Demonstrative pronoun used here as a neutral subject referring to the food or drink.
ist (is)
Third‑person singular present of the verb sein, used for statements of identity or quality.
lecker (delicious)
An adjective describing taste; it stays unchanged because it follows the verb "sein".
danke (thanks)
A short, polite way to express gratitude; can stand alone or follow a statement.
🗨In Conversation
Möchtest du noch ein Stück Kuchen?
Would you like another piece of cake?
Ja, das ist lecker, danke!
Yes, it’s delicious, thank you!
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, das ist leckere, danke!
Do not add an -e ending (leckere) after "ist"; the adjective stays in its base form.
Ja, das ist lecker, dankeschön!
Avoid using "dankeschön" in the same short sentence; it sounds redundant.
Ja, das ist lecker, danke! (when referring to "der Kuchen")
If you refer to a specific dish, you can use the noun (z. B. "der Kuchen"); using "das" for a masculine noun is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das schmeckt gut, danke!
Yes, it tastes good, thank you!
Mmh, das ist wirklich lecker, danke!
Mmm, that’s really tasty, thanks!
Danke, das ist köstlich!
Thank you, that’s exquisite!
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it’s common to say "Danke" after a compliment about food, even if you’re not the one who prepared it. Adding "Bitte" (you’re welcome) after someone thanks you is polite. In southern Germany and Austria, you might hear "Lecker!" on its own as an enthusiastic reaction.