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How to Say ‘Yes, unfortunately the street is quite loud in the evenings.’ in German

Ja, die Straße ist abends leider ziemlich laut.

yah dee SHTRAH-seh ist AH-bents LY-der TSEEM-likh lowt

[yah dee SHTRAH-seh ist AH-bents LY-der TSEEM-likh lowt]

Phrase Breakdown

Ja, die Straße

yah dee SHTRAH-seh

Yes, the street

'Ja' sounds like 'yah'. In 'Straße', say 'SHTRAH-seh'.

Example

Ja, die Straße ist lang.

Yes, the street is long.

Words in this phrase

[yah]

Yes

Used to give an affirmative response or to express agreement.

Example

"Ja, ich stimme zu."

"Yes, I agree."

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Straße

[SHTRAH-seh]

street

A public road in a city or town.

Example

Die Kinder spielen auf der Straße.

The children play on the street.

ist abends leider

ist AH-bents LY-der

is in the evenings unfortunately

'abends' means 'in the evenings'. Stress 'AH': AH-bents.

Example

Ich bin abends leider müde.

Unfortunately I'm tired in the evenings.

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.

abends

[AH-bents]

in the evenings

Adverb meaning every evening or in the evening.

Example

Abends lese ich gern.

In the evenings I like to read.

leider

[LY-der]

unfortunately

Used to introduce bad or disappointing news politely.

Example

Leider habe ich kein Bargeld.

Unfortunately I don't have cash.

ziemlich laut.

TSEEM-likh lowt

quite loud.

'ziemlich' means 'quite' or 'rather'. Say 'TSEEM-lich' with a soft 'ch' at the end.

Example

Es ist ziemlich kalt.

It's quite cold.

Words in this phrase

ziemlich

[TSEEM-likh]

quite; rather

Adverb softening or intensifying an adjective, like 'pretty'.

Example

Es ist ziemlich kalt.

It's quite cold.

laut

[lowt]

loud

Describes strong noise or high volume, useful when suggesting a quieter place.

Example

Hier ist es laut, deshalb verstehe ich dich kaum.

It is loud here, so I can hardly understand you.

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