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How to Say ‘It's still available for now.’ in German

Noch ist sie frei.

nokh ist zee fry

[nokh ist zee fry]

💬 Usage Tip: sie here means "it" because it refers back to die Stelle. Words that take die are called sie, even when they're things.

Phrase Breakdown

Noch ist

nokh ist

Still is

Starting with 'Noch' puts emphasis on 'still (for now)'. Use the throaty 'ch'.

Example

Noch ist Zeit.

There's still time.

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?

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.

sie frei.

zee fry

it available.

'sie' refers to 'die Stelle' (the position), so it means 'it'. 'frei' rhymes with 'fry'.

Example

Die Wohnung ist frei.

The apartment is available.

Words in this phrase

sie

[zee]

it (she)

Pronoun referring to a feminine noun, here 'die Stelle'; translated as 'it'.

Example

Die Stelle ist gut, sie ist in München.

The position is good, it is in Munich.

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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