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How to Say ‘How big is the room?’ in German

Wie groß ist das Zimmer?

vee grohs ist dahs TSIM-mer

[vee grohs ist dahs TSIM-mer]

Phrase Breakdown

Wie groß ist

vee grohs ist

How big is

'Wie groß' asks about size. The 'ß' sounds like a sharp 's'.

Example

Wie groß ist die Wohnung?

How big is the apartment?

Words in this phrase

Wie

[vee]

how

Question word used to ask about amount or manner.

Example

Für wie viele Gäste reservieren Sie?

For how many guests are you reserving?

groß

[grohs]

big / large

Describes size; with rooms it means how large.

Example

Das Haus ist sehr groß.

The house is very big.

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 Zimmer?

dahs TSIM-mer

the room?

'Zimmer' is neuter, so it takes 'das'. The 'Z' sounds like 'ts'.

Example

Das Zimmer ist schön.

The room is nice.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Zimmer

[TSIM-mer]

room

A neuter noun (das Zimmer) for a room in a home or building, such as a bedroom or office; the plural is also Zimmer.

Example

Das Zimmer ist etwa zwanzig Quadratmeter groß.

The room is about twenty square meters in size.

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