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How to Say ‘The table is reserved.’ in German

Der Tisch ist reserviert.

dair tish ist reh-zer-VEERT

[dair tish ist reh-zer-VEERT]

Phrase Breakdown

Der Tisch

dair tish

The table

A masculine noun with its article. Say 'sch' like English 'sh'.

Example

Der Tisch ist groß.

The table is big.

Words in this phrase

Der

[dair]

the

Feminine article in the dative case, used after 'in' for location.

Example

Das steht in der Zeitung.

That's in the newspaper.

Tisch

[tish]

table

A table at a restaurant.

Example

Wir brauchen einen Tisch am Fenster.

We need a table by the window.

ist reserviert.

ist reh-zer-VEERT

is reserved.

'reserviert' is a participle used as an adjective. Say it 're-zer-VEERT', with the 'v' like English 'v'.

Example

Der Platz ist reserviert.

The seat is reserved.

Words in this phrase

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.

reserviert

[reh-zer-VEERT]

reserved

Past participle of 'reservieren', booked in advance.

Example

Der Platz ist reserviert.

The seat is reserved.

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