How to Say ‘Do you drive / are you driving’ in German
Fahren Sie
FAH-ren zee
[FAH-ren zee]
💬 Usage Tip: With formal [Sie], the verb uses the same form as [sie] = they: [fahren Sie], not [fährst Sie]. Same pattern: [Kommen Sie?], [Haben Sie...?].
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is the standard polite form for speaking to a taxi driver. Using [du] first would usually sound too familiar unless the driver clearly does it first.
Phrase Breakdown
Fahren
[FAH-ren]
to drive / to go / to travel
The verb for driving or traveling by vehicle; here it is used politely with 'Sie'.
Fahren Sie bitte nicht durch den Stau.
Please do not drive through the traffic jam.
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' in German, used for strangers, customers, and polite situations.
Fahren Sie immer diese Strecke?
Do you always take this route?
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