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How to Say ‘Where is my desk?’ in German

Wo ist mein Arbeitsplatz?

voh ist mine AR-bites-plahts

[voh ist mine AR-bites-plahts]

💬 Usage Tip: This word joins Arbeit "work" and Platz "place" with a linking s in between. You'll see the same s in Arbeitstag "workday".

Phrase Breakdown

Wo ist

voh ist

Where is

'Wo' (where) sounds like 'voh'. Link the two words smoothly.

Example

Wo ist die Küche?

Where is the kitchen?

Words in this phrase

[voh]

where

Question word asking about location.

Example

Wo ist das Büro?

Where is the office?

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.

mein Arbeitsplatz?

mine AR-bites-plahts

my workstation?

A compound of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Platz' (place). Stress the start: AR-beits-plats.

Example

Mein Arbeitsplatz ist sehr hell.

My workstation is very bright.

Words in this phrase

mein

[mine]

Possessive word used before masculine or neuter nouns.

Example

Mein Vater kocht gern.

My father likes to cook.

Arbeitsplatz

[AR-bites-plahts]

workplace, desk

Masculine noun 'der Arbeitsplatz': the place or desk where you work.

Example

Mein Arbeitsplatz ist im zweiten Stock.

My workplace is on the second floor.

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