How to Say ‘That you are here.’ in German
Dass Sie da sind
dahs zee dah zint
[dahs zee dah zint]
💬 Usage Tip: "dass" introduces a subordinate clause, so the verb goes to the end: "...Sie da sind." German loves sending verbs on little adventures.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Using "Sie" shows respect and formality—very common in interviews and professional situations.
Phrase Breakdown
Dass
[dahs]
that
Dass is a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause, meaning that.
Es ist gut, dass Sie heute hier sind.
It is good that you are here today.
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal you, used when addressing someone politely.
Können Sie mir helfen?
Can you help me?
da
[dah]
there; here
Da often means there, but in phrases like da sein it means to be here/present.
Sind Sie morgen da?
Will you be here tomorrow?
sind
[zint]
are
Sind is the plural/formal present tense of sein, meaning are.
Warum sind Sie heute so früh da?
Why are you here so early today?
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