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How to Say ‘Is the position still open?’ in German

Ist die Stelle noch frei?

ist dee SHTEL-leh nokh fry

[ist dee SHTEL-leh nokh fry]

💬 Usage Tip: To ask a yes/no question, just move the verb to the front: Die Stelle ist frei becomes Ist die Stelle frei?.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist die Stelle

ist dee SHTEL-leh

Is the position

'Stelle' means job or position. The 'St' at the start is said 'sht': 'SHTEL-le'.

Example

Ist die Stelle interessant?

Is the position interesting?

Words in this phrase

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.

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Stelle

[SHTEL-leh]

position / job

In job contexts, Stelle usually means a position or job opening.

Example

Die Stelle ist sehr vielseitig.

The position is very diverse.

noch frei?

nokh fry

still available?

'noch' has a throaty 'ch', as in Scottish 'loch'. 'frei' rhymes with 'fry'. Raise your voice for the question.

Example

Ist der Platz noch frei?

Is the seat still free?

Words in this phrase

noch

[nokh]

still

An adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet,' depending on context.

Example

Bist du noch hier?

Are you still here?

frei

[fry]

free; available

Means not occupied or available to use.

Example

Der Platz hier frei, oder ist er nur für besonders coole Leute reserviert?

Is the seat here free, or is it reserved only for especially cool people?

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