German Phrase
Das ist ein toller Rabatt.
Meaning
Literally, 'That is a great discount.' It is used to comment on a price reduction that is especially attractive or generous.
When to use
Say this when you spot a noteworthy discount while shopping, during a sales promotion, or when a friend points out a good deal. It works in both casual conversation and informal marketing copy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasisteintollerRabatt.
Das (demonstrative article)
Used here as a neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this'.
ist (sein, present)
Third‑person singular of the verb 'to be', linking the subject to the predicate.
ein (indefinite article)
Nominative masculine singular; introduces a non‑specific noun.
toller (strong adjective declension)
Adjective 'toll' (great) takes the strong ending '-er' to agree with the masculine noun in nominative case.
Rabatt (masculine noun)
Means 'discount' or 'price reduction'; the article 'der' is masculine.
🗨In Conversation
Das ist ein toller Rabatt.
That's a great discount.
Ja, ich nehme das sofort!
Yes, I'll take it right away!
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist ein tollen Rabatt.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun in nominative case; use 'toller', not 'tollen'.
Das ist der toller Rabatt.
Because the noun is indefinite here, the article should be 'ein', not the definite 'der'.
Das ist ein toller Rabatte.
Use singular 'Rabatt' when referring to a single discount; 'Rabatte' would be plural and require different article/adjective endings.
↔Alternatives
Das ist ein super Angebot.
That's a super offer.
Das ist ein prima Preisnachlass.
That's a great price reduction.
Das ist ein attraktiver Rabatt.
That's an attractive discount.
Cultural Tip
In German, 'toll' is colloquial and works well in friendly, informal settings. In formal advertising you might prefer 'attraktiver Rabatt' or 'exzellenter Preisnachlass'. Remember that 'Rabatt' is masculine (der Rabatt), so the adjective must match the masculine nominative case.