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How to Say ‘It's really loud here.’ in German

Hier ist es echt laut.

heer ist es ekht lowt

[heer ist es ekht lowt]

💬 Usage Tip: When a sentence starts with something other than the subject, the verb stays in second place and es moves after it: Hier ist es, not Hier es ist. Same with Heute ist es kalt "Today it's cold".

Phrase Breakdown

Hier ist es

heer ist es

Here it is

Starting with 'Hier' puts the verb second. 'Hier' sounds like 'here' with a long 'ee'.

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.

echt laut.

ekht lowt

really loud

'echt' is colloquial for 'really'. 'laut' rhymes with 'out'.

Example

Das ist echt gut.

That's really good.

Words in this phrase

echt

[ekht]

really

Expresses surprise in questions.

Example

Echt? Das wusste ich nicht.

Really? I didn't know that.

laut

[lowt]

loud

Describes the strong noise level in the stadium.

Example

Nach dem Ausgleich merkt man: „Ist so laut.“

After the equalizer, you notice: "It is so loud."

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