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How to Say ‘It's totally packed here.’ in German

Hier ist es total voll.

heer ist es toh-TAHL fol

[heer ist es toh-TAHL fol]

💬 Usage Tip: German needs the little es to fill the sentence, even though it doesn't point to anything. The frame Hier ist es ... takes any description: Hier ist es laut "It's loud here".

Phrase Breakdown

Hier ist es

heer ist es

Here it is

'Hier' sounds like 'here'. 'Es' is used for general situations.

Example

Hier ist es schön.

It's nice here.

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.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

total voll.

toh-TAHL fol

totally packed.

'Voll' means 'full' or 'crowded' and is said 'foll'. Stress 'TAL' in 'total'.

Example

Der Bus ist total voll.

The bus is totally packed.

Words in this phrase

total

[toh-TAHL]

totally

Casual intensifier meaning 'absolutely' or 'completely'.

Example

Das ist total lustig.

That is totally funny.

voll

[fol]

full; crowded

Describes something filled up; for a place, it means crowded with people.

Example

Der Bus ist heute sehr voll.

The bus is very full today.

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