German Expression · Native
Sei nicht so streng mit dir
do not be so hard on yourself
Pronunciation: Sei nicht so streng mit dir
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: do not be so hard on yourself.
Example
Du lernst noch; sei nicht so streng mit dir.
You are still learning; do not be so hard on yourself.
Practice tips
- Practice Sei nicht so streng mit dir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.