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How to Say ‘It's from the flea market.’ in German

Die ist vom Flohmarkt.

dee ist fom FLOH-markt

[dee ist fom FLOH-markt]

💬 Usage Tip: die here stands for die Jacke, used like "it". Germans often use der, die, das this way in speech. vom is short for von dem "from the".

Phrase Breakdown

Die ist

dee ist

It is

In speech, 'die' often replaces 'sie' (it/she) when it refers to a feminine noun, here 'die Jacke'.

Example

Die ist neu.

It's new.

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

it / that one

Demonstrative pronoun referring back to a feminine noun.

Example

Die Jacke? Die ist neu.

The jacket? It's new.

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.

vom Flohmarkt.

fom FLOH-markt

from the flea market.

'vom' is short for 'von dem'. In 'Flohmarkt' the 'h' is silent: 'FLOH-markt'.

Example

Ich kaufe gern vom Flohmarkt.

I like buying from the flea market.

Words in this phrase

vom

[fom]

from the

Contraction of 'von dem', showing origin or sender.

Example

Das ist ein Brief vom Kunden.

That's a letter from the customer.

Flohmarkt

[FLOH-markt]

flea market

Market selling second-hand goods.

Example

Wir gehen zum Flohmarkt.

We're going to the flea market.

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