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How to Say ‘It is often there’ in German

Es ist dort oft

ess ist dort oft

[ess ist dort oft]

💬 Usage Tip: Natural German structure, but in English we usually say "It is often very warm there" rather than translating word by word.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Describing when and where heat builds up helps installers understand your daily comfort problem, not just the room size.

Phrase Breakdown

Es

[ess]

it

A common subject pronoun used in general statements about weather or room conditions.

Example

Es ist dort oft zu warm.

It is often too warm there.

ist

[ist]

is

Form of the verb "sein" meaning "is".

Example

Es ist dort oft stickig.

It is often stuffy there.

dort

[dort]

there

Refers to a place already mentioned, such as a room, office, or apartment.

Example

Es ist dort oft sehr warm.

It is often very warm there.

oft

[oft]

often

Used to describe something that happens frequently.

Example

Es ist dort oft am Abend noch heiß.

It is often still hot there in the evening.

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