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How to Say ‘The table by the window is free.’ in German

Der Tisch am Fenster ist frei.

dair tish ahm FEN-ster ist fry

[dair tish ahm FEN-ster ist fry]

Phrase Breakdown

Der Tisch

dair tish

The table

'Tisch' is masculine, so it takes 'der'. 'sch' sounds like '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.

am Fenster

ahm FEN-ster

by the window

'am' is short for 'an dem' (at the). Stress 'FEN'.

Example

Ich sitze am Fenster.

I'm sitting by the window.

Words in this phrase

[ahm]

at the

Indicating a specific location or time.

Example

Am Himmel sind Sterne.

There are stars in the sky.

Fenster

[FEN-ster]

window

The window area in a restaurant, often a preferred seating location.

Example

Viele Gäste möchten Am Fenster sitzen? fragen sie.

Many guests want to sit by the window, they ask.

ist frei.

ist fry

is free

'frei' means available or unoccupied and rhymes with 'fry'.

Example

Ist der Platz frei?

Is this seat free?

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.

frei

[fry]

free / available

Used for appointment slots that are not yet taken.

Example

Der Termin ist noch frei.

The appointment is still available.

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