German Phrase
Findest du das eklig?
Meaning
This phrase is a common way to ask for someone's subjective opinion regarding something repulsive or gross. It uses the verb 'finden' (to find) to express a personal judgment rather than 'denken' (to think).
When to use
Use this in informal settings when reacting to something unpleasant, such as spoiled food, a strange smell, or a messy situation. It is a direct way to see if your companion shares your sense of revulsion.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Findestdudaseklig
Finden (Verb)
The verb 'finden' is used here in the second person singular. It is the standard way to express 'to find' something to be a certain way.
Eklig (Adjective)
An adjective derived from 'Ekel' (disgust). Note the 'ig' ending which is often pronounced like 'ich' in standard German.
🗨In Conversation
Igitt, schau dir diese alten Socken an!
Yuck, look at those old socks!
Findest du das eklig? Das ist doch nur Wäsche.
Do you find that disgusting? That is just laundry.
✕Common Mistakes
Denkst du das ist eklig?
In German, 'finden' is preferred over 'denken' when expressing personal taste or subjective opinions.
Bist du eklig?
This translates to 'Are you disgusting?', which is a personal insult rather than a question about an object.
↔Alternatives
Ist das eklig?
Is that disgusting?
Eckelt dich das an?
Does that disgust you?
Cultural Tip
Germans can be quite direct about their dislikes. While it is rude to call someone's cooking 'eklig', it is perfectly normal to use the word in casual conversation to describe something objectively gross like trash or a bug.