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German Phrase

Ja, ich stimme dir vollkommen zu.

/jaː ɪç ˈʃtɪmə diːɐ̯ fɔlˈkɔmən tsuː/
Meaning"Yes, I completely agree with you."
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Meaning

The sentence means “Yes, I completely agree with you.” It expresses strong agreement and can be used in both formal and informal conversations.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to affirm someone’s opinion, suggestion, or statement with full conviction. It works well in debates, meetings, or casual chats when you want to show you are on the same page.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ja,ichstimmedirvollkommenzu.

1

Ja (Yes)

A simple affirmative particle used to agree or confirm.

2

ich (I)

First‑person singular pronoun, nominative case.

3

stimme ... zu (agree with)

Verb 'stimmen' used with the preposition 'zu' forms a fixed phrase meaning 'to agree (with)'. The verb is conjugated in the present tense.

4

dir (to you)

Dative form of the personal pronoun 'du', required after the verb 'zustimmen'.

5

vollkommen (completely)

An adverb intensifying the agreement; can also be written as 'vollkommen' or 'völlig' in colloquial speech.

6

zu (to)

Part of the separable verb 'zustimmen' – in the main clause the prefix 'zu' stays at the end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wir sollten mehr in erneuerbare Energien investieren.

We should invest more in renewable energy.

Ja, ich stimme dir vollkommen zu.

Yes, I completely agree with you.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ja, ich stimme dir zu vollkommen.

    The adverb ‘vollkommen’ must come before the separable prefix ‘zu’, not after it.

  • Ja, ich stimme dich vollkommen zu.

    ‘Stimmen’ takes the dative pronoun ‘dir’, not the accusative ‘dich’.

  • Ja ich stimme dir vollkommen zu.

    A comma after ‘Ja’ is standard punctuation in written German.

↔Alternatives

  • Ja, das sehe ich genauso.

    Yes, I see it exactly the same way.

  • Absolut, ich bin ganz deiner Meinung.

    Absolutely, I’m entirely of your opinion.

  • Genau, das trifft voll zu.

    Exactly, that hits the nail on the head.

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Cultural Tip

In German discussions, showing clear agreement is appreciated, but it’s also common to add a brief justification (e.g., ‘weil…’) to demonstrate that you’ve thought about the point. Overusing ‘vollkommen’ can sound a bit formal; in everyday speech many Germans simply say ‘Ja, total’ or ‘Ja, genau’.