German Phrase
Dass du verfügbar bist, ist echt wichtig für uns.
Meaning
This sentence highlights the significance of a person's availability for a group or a specific project. It uses a subordinate clause starting with 'dass' as the subject, which is a common way to express complex ideas in German. The addition of 'echt' provides a conversational but sincere emphasis on the importance.
When to use
This phrase is typically used in professional environments, team collaborations, or even social planning. It is appropriate when you want to express that someone's presence or time is a key factor for success.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dassduverfügbarbist,istechtwichtigfüruns
Subordinate Clause (Dass-Satz)
The conjunction 'dass' introduces a dependent clause, which forces the conjugated verb 'bist' to the end of that specific clause.
Subject Clause
The entire phrase 'Dass du verfügbar bist' acts as the subject of the main verb 'ist'.
Accusative with 'für'
The preposition 'für' always triggers the accusative case, which is why the pronoun 'uns' is used.
🗨In Conversation
Ich schaue mal, ob ich am Montag zum Meeting kommen kann.
I'll see if I can come to the meeting on Monday.
Dass du verfügbar bist, ist echt wichtig für uns.
That you are available is really important for us.
✕Common Mistakes
Dass du bist verfügbar, ist echt wichtig für uns.
In a 'dass' clause, the conjugated verb must move to the very end of that clause.
Dass du verfügbar bist, ist echt wichtig für wir.
The preposition 'für' always requires the accusative case, so 'wir' must become 'uns'.
↔Alternatives
Deine Verfügbarkeit ist uns sehr wichtig.
Your availability is very important to us.
Es ist entscheidend, dass du Zeit hast.
It is crucial that you have time.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking professional cultures, punctuality and availability are seen as signs of respect and reliability. Using 'echt' (really/truly) softens the tone slightly compared to 'sehr' (very), making it sound more like a personal appeal than a cold requirement.