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How to Say ‘It's just around the corner.’ in German

Das ist gleich um die Ecke.

dahs ist glykh oom dee EK-eh

[dahs ist glykh oom dee EK-eh]

💬 Usage Tip: gleich before a place means "right" or "just", as in gleich hier "right here".

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist gleich

dahs ist glykh

That is right

Here 'gleich' means 'right' or 'just', as in 'right there'. It sounds like 'glykh'.

Example

Das ist gleich hier.

That's right here.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that; it

Refers back to a previous statement or situation, often translated as 'that' or 'it.'

Example

Das hat einen positiven Eindruck hinterlassen.

That left a positive impression.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

gleich

[glykh]

right, just (nearby)

Used before a place to say it is very close.

Example

Die Bar ist gleich hier.

The bar is right here.

um die Ecke.

oom dee EK-eh

around the corner.

This gives the location, meaning very close by.

Example

Der Bus hält um die Ecke.

The bus stops around the corner.

Words in this phrase

[oom]

around

Preposition meaning around; 'um die Ecke' means around the corner.

Example

Er geht um das Haus.

He walks around the house.

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Ecke

[EK-eh]

corner

Feminine noun for the point where two streets or sides meet.

Example

Das Café ist an der Ecke.

The café is on the corner.

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