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How to Say ‘Unfortunately the side room is already booked then.’ in German

Da ist das Nebenzimmer leider schon vergeben.

dah ist dahs NAY-ben-tsim-mer shohn fer-GAY-ben

[dah ist dahs NAY-ben-tsim-mer shohn fer-GAY-ben]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting the sentence with Da pushes the verb ist in front of the subject. German keeps the verb in second place no matter what comes first.

Phrase Breakdown

Da ist das Nebenzimmer

dah ist dahs NAY-ben-tsim-mer

Then the side room is

'Nebenzimmer' means 'side room' or 'adjoining room'. Stress 'NE': 'NAY-ben-tsimmer'.

Example

Da ist das Nebenzimmer frei.

Then the side room is free.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

then / at that time

Refers back to a mentioned time.

Example

Da bin ich leider nicht da.

Unfortunately I'm not there then.

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.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Nebenzimmer

[NAY-ben-tsim-mer]

side room / adjoining room

A smaller room next to the main dining area, often for groups.

Example

Das Nebenzimmer hat dreißig Plätze.

The side room has thirty seats.

leider schon vergeben.

shohn fer-GAY-ben

unfortunately already taken.

'Leider' means 'unfortunately'. 'Vergeben' here means 'booked' or 'taken', stressed on 'GE'.

Example

Der Termin ist leider schon vergeben.

The appointment is unfortunately already taken.

Words in this phrase

leider

schon

[shohn]

already

By this time; prior to a specified time.

Example

Er ist schon weg.

He is already gone.

vergeben

[fer-GAY-ben]

taken / booked

Past participle of 'vergeben'; here meaning already given to someone else.

Example

Der Termin ist schon vergeben.

The slot is already taken.

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