German Phrase
Das ist ein tolles Training und macht Spaß.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe an activity, specifically a 'Training' (workout or training session), as being both 'great' (tolles) and 'fun' (macht Spaß). It's a positive and enthusiastic way to express enjoyment and satisfaction with an activity.
When to use
You would typically use this phrase after completing or participating in a workout, sports practice, or any training session that you found enjoyable and effective. It's suitable for informal conversations with friends, teammates, or coaches.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasisteintollesTrainingundmachtSpaß
Das ist...
'Das ist...' means 'That is...' or 'This is...' and is a common way to introduce a statement about something. It's versatile for describing objects, situations, or activities.
ein tolles Training
'Training' is a neuter noun (das Training). 'Ein' is the indefinite article, and 'tolles' is the neuter nominative form of the adjective 'toll' (great, awesome), agreeing with 'Training'.
und
'Und' means 'and'. It's a coordinating conjunction used to connect two clauses or phrases of equal grammatical rank.
macht Spaß
The idiom 'Spaß machen' literally means 'to make fun' but translates to 'to be fun' or 'to cause enjoyment'. 'Macht' is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb 'machen' (to make/do).
🗨In Conversation
Wie war dein Yoga-Kurs heute?
How was your yoga class today?
Das ist ein tolles Training und macht Spaß.
That is a great workout and is fun.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist ein gutes Training und ist Spaß.
In German, 'to be fun' is expressed with 'Spaß machen' (to make fun), not 'Spaß sein' (to be fun). Also, 'gut' is okay, but 'toll' is stronger for 'great'.
Das ist ein toller Training und macht Spaß.
The noun 'Training' is neuter (das Training), so the indefinite article and adjective should be 'ein tolles Training', not 'ein toller Training'.
↔Alternatives
Es war super!
It was super!
Das Training hat mir sehr gefallen.
I really liked the training.
Das war echt gut und hat Spaß gemacht.
That was really good and was fun.
Cultural Tip
Germans often appreciate directness in expressing opinions, and this phrase is a straightforward way to convey positive feedback about an activity. While 'Training' can refer to physical exercise, it's also used for professional development or skill-building sessions. The concept of 'Spaß haben' (to have fun) or 'Spaß machen' (to be fun) is highly valued, especially in leisure activities and sports.