How to Say ‘On the terrace’ in German
Auf der Terrasse
owf dair teh-RAH-suh
[owf dair teh-RAH-suh]
💬 Usage Tip: After [auf], German often changes the article depending on whether you mean location or direction. [Auf der Terrasse] means you're already there; compare [auf die Terrasse] = onto the terrace.
Phrase Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
on
Preposition used here for being on the terrace.
Auf der Terrasse sitzt man im Sommer sehr schön.
On the terrace, it is very nice to sit in summer.
der
[dair]
the
Feminine dative article used with 'Terrasse' after 'auf' here.
Auf der Terrasse ist der Blick oft besonders schön.
On the terrace, the view is often especially nice.
Terrasse
[teh-RAH-suh]
terrace
Outdoor seating area of a restaurant.
Auf der Terrasse essen viele Gäste gern draußen.
On the terrace, many guests like eating outside.
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