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How to Say ‘There's construction there.’ in German

Da ist eine Baustelle.

dah ist EYE-nuh BOW-shteh-leh

[dah ist EYE-nuh BOW-shteh-leh]

Phrase Breakdown

Da ist

dah ist

There is

'Da' means 'there'. Say both words together smoothly, like 'daist'.

Example

Da ist mein Bus.

There is my bus.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

there

A common adverb meaning “there” or “over there,” often pointing to a place.

Example

Da ist es viel ruhiger an der Ecke.

It is much quieter over there in the corner.

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.

eine Baustelle.

EYE-nuh BOW-shteh-leh

a construction site.

'Baustelle' combines 'Bau' (building) and 'Stelle' (place). 'St' sounds like 'scht': BOW-schtel-le.

Example

Vor dem Haus ist eine Baustelle.

There is a construction site in front of the house.

Words in this phrase

eine

[EYE-nuh]

The feminine accusative article before 'Frage.'

Example

Ich möchte Ihnen eine Frage zur Arbeitskultur stellen.

I would like to ask you a question about work culture.

Baustelle

[BOW-shteh-leh]

construction site

Place where building or road work is happening.

Example

Die Straße hat eine Baustelle.

The street has roadworks.

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