German Phrase
Das zeigt, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionell bist.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘That shows that you appreciate it and that you are professional.’ It is a compliment that acknowledges both the speaker’s gratitude and the listener’s competence.
When to use
Use this phrase in a professional or semi‑formal context after someone has done something thoughtful, such as completing a task well, giving constructive feedback, or handling a delicate situation with care.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Daszeigt,dassdueszuschätzenweißtundprofessionellbist.
zeigt (3rd pers. sg.)
The verb *zeigen* is conjugated in the present tense, third‑person singular, matching the neutral subject *Das*.
dass‑clause
The conjunction *dass* introduces a subordinate clause; the verb moves to the end of that clause.
zu schätzen wissen
An idiomatic construction meaning ‘to appreciate’. It combines the infinitive *schätzen* with *zu* and the verb *wissen*.
weißt (2nd pers. sg.)
Second‑person singular of *wissen*; note the umlaut *ß* in the written form.
professionell + sein
The adjective *professionell* is used predicatively with the verb *sein* to describe a quality.
es as placeholder
The pronoun *es* refers to the previously mentioned action or object that is being appreciated.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe das Projekt rechtzeitig fertiggestellt und alle Details geprüft.
I finished the project on time and checked all the details.
Das zeigt, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionell bist.
That shows that you appreciate it and that you are professional.
✕Common Mistakes
Das zeigt, dass du es schätzt und professionell bist.
Using *schätzt* alone changes the meaning to ‘you value it’ without the nuance of appreciation conveyed by *zu schätzen wissen*.
Das zeigt, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionelle bist.
Do not add *-e* (professionelle) when it follows *sein*; the adjective stays in its base form.
Das zeigt, dass du es zu schätzen weiß und professionell bist.
The verb must be *weißt* (2nd person singular). *weiß* is the 3rd person singular form and would be grammatically incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Das beweist, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionell bist.
That proves that you appreciate it and that you are professional.
Damit zeigst du, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionell handelst.
With that you show that you appreciate it and act professionally.
Das macht deutlich, dass du es zu schätzen weißt und professionell bist.
That makes it clear that you appreciate it and that you are professional.
Cultural Tip
In German, the phrase *zu schätzen wissen* is a polite, slightly formal way to acknowledge gratitude. It is more nuanced than the simple *du schätzt es*. Using *professionell* as an adjective (not an adverb) after *sein* mirrors English usage, but remember that *professionell* can also be used as an adverb without a change in form (e.g., *professionell arbeiten*).