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How to Say ‘It's quieter there.’ in German

Da ist es ruhiger.

dah ist es ROO-ih-ger

[dah ist es ROO-ih-ger]

💬 Usage Tip: Add -er to make a comparison: ruhig becomes ruhiger "quieter". The same works with other adjectives, so leise "quiet" becomes leiser.

Phrase Breakdown

Da ist es

dah ist es

There it is

'da' means 'there'. Link the words smoothly: 'da-is-tes'.

Example

Da ist es warm.

It's warm there.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

there

In, at, or to that place or position.

Example

Da ist etwas.

There is something.

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.

ruhiger.

ROO-ih-ger

quieter.

The comparative of 'ruhig' (quiet). The 'h' is silent: 'RU-i-ger'.

Example

Hier ist es ruhiger.

It's quieter here.

Words in this phrase

ruhiger

[ROO-ih-ger]

quieter / calmer

comparative form of ruhig, used when comparing noise or atmosphere

Example

Dieser Bereich ist ruhiger als vorne.

This area is quieter than the front.

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