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How to Say ‘Here's the device.’ in German

Hier ist das Gerät.

heer ist dahs ge-RAIT

[heer ist dahs ge-RAIT]

Phrase Breakdown

Hier ist

heer ist

Here is

'Hier' has a long 'ee' sound followed by a soft 'r', roughly 'heer'.

Example

Hier ist Ihr Kaffee.

Here is your coffee.

Words in this phrase

Hier

[heer]

here

Refers to this place, such as the current event or location.

Example

Es ist gut, hier neue Leute kennenzulernen.

It is good to meet new people 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.

das Gerät.

dahs ge-RAIT

the device / card terminal

'Gerät' is neuter (das). Stress the second syllable, 'ge-RÄT'. 'ä' sounds like a long 'e' as in 'bed', but held longer.

Example

Das Gerät funktioniert nicht.

The device isn't working.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Gerät

[ge-RAIT]

device; card reader

General word for a machine or appliance.

Example

Das Gerät ist kaputt.

The device is broken.

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