German Phrase
Das musst du dir ansehen.
Meaning
Literally, "You have to look at that." It is used to tell someone that something is worth watching or checking out, often because it is interesting, important, or entertaining.
When to use
Use this sentence in informal conversation when you want to recommend a video, article, place, or any visual content. It works well when the listener already knows what "das" refers to, or when you point to something while speaking.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dasmusstdudiransehen
Das (demonstrative pronoun)
Neutral demonstrative pronoun used here as a direct object; it can refer to a thing previously mentioned.
musst (modal verb müssen)
Second‑person singular present of "müssen"; expresses necessity or strong recommendation.
du (personal pronoun)
Subject pronoun in second person singular; placed after the modal verb in main clause word order.
dir (reflexive dative)
Reflexive pronoun in dative case required by the separable verb "ansehen" when the action is directed at the subject.
ansehen (separable verb)
The infinitive of the separable verb "ansehen" (to look at, to watch) is placed at the end of the clause after a modal verb.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du das neue Trailer schon gesehen?
Have you seen the new trailer yet?
Nein, das musst du dir ansehen.
No, you have to watch it.
✕Common Mistakes
Das muss du dir ansehen.
The verb must agree with the second‑person singular subject "du"; use "musst" not "muss".
Das musst du dich ansehen.
With "ansehen" the reflexive pronoun is dative ("dir"), not accusative ("dich").
Das musst du ansehen dir.
The infinitive of a separable verb always goes to the end of the clause after a modal verb.
↔Alternatives
Du solltest dir das anschauen.
You should watch that.
Schau dir das an.
Take a look at that.
Sie sollten das ansehen.
You (formal) should watch that.
Cultural Tip
German often combines a modal verb with a reflexive dative and a separable verb, which pushes the infinitive to the very end of the clause. In casual speech the phrase can be shortened to "Schau dir das an!" – an imperative that feels more direct but carries the same meaning.