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How to Say ‘Is that room quieter?’ in German

Ist das Zimmer ruhiger?

ist dahs TSIM-mer ROO-ih-ger

[ist dahs TSIM-mer ROO-ih-ger]

Phrase Breakdown

Ist das Zimmer

ist dahs TSIM-mer

Is the room

A yes/no question starts with the verb. Say 'Zimmer' as 'TSIM-mer'.

Example

Ist das Zimmer groß?

Is the room big?

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.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Zimmer

[TSIM-mer]

room

Usually means a room; in travel context it often refers to a hotel room.

Example

Ich möchte ein Zimmer buchen.

I would like to book a room.

ruhiger?

ROO-ih-ger

quieter?

Comparative of 'ruhig'. Say ROO-ig-er, with a silent 'h' and rising intonation.

Example

Hier ist es ruhiger.

It's quieter here.

Words in this phrase

ruhiger

[ROO-ih-ger]

quieter / calmer

comparative form of ruhig, used when comparing noise or atmosphere

Example

Dieser Bereich ist ruhiger als vorne.

This area is quieter than the front.

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