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Das ist Geschmackssache.

[das ist ge-shmaks-za-khe]

phrase

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. It's a matter of taste.
  2. You use this phrase to politely end a discussion about personal choices where there is no objective right or wrong.
Examples

Ob man moderne Kunst mag oder nicht, Das ist Geschmackssache.

Whether you like modern art or not, that is a matter of taste.

Welches Auto am schönsten ist? Das ist Geschmackssache.

Which car is the most beautiful? That is a matter of taste.

Pronunciationdas ist ge-shmaks-za-khe

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How it is usedUsed when discussing personal preferences like food, fashion, or music.

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