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How to Say ‘Is there anything free in the back?’ in German

Ist hinten noch was frei?

ist HIN-ten nohkh vas fry

[ist HIN-ten nohkh vas fry]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Asking staff before wandering through a crowded café is considerate, and they'll often point you to a spot.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist hinten

ist HIN-ten

Is (there) in the back

'hinten' means 'in the back' and is stressed on 'HIN'.

Example

Ist hinten Platz?

Is there room in the back?

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.

hinten

[HIN-ten]

at the back

Adverb meaning in the rear part of a place.

Example

Die Toiletten sind hinten links.

The toilets are at the back on the left.

noch was frei?

nohkh vas fry

still something free?

Say it smoothly with rising intonation. 'was' here means 'etwas' (something).

Example

Ist vorne noch was frei?

Is anything still free at the front?

Words in this phrase

noch

[nohkh]

Still

Refers to continuing in time.

Example

Ich bin noch am Arbeiten.

I am still working.

was

[vas]

something

Colloquial short form of 'etwas'.

Example

Ich muss dir was sagen.

I have to tell you something.

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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