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How to Say ‘Is this table free?’ in German

Ist dieser Tisch frei?

ist DEE-zer tish fry

[ist DEE-zer tish fry]

🇩🇪 In Germany: In beer gardens and busy pubs, people often share long tables with strangers. Asking this before sitting down next to someone is normal and polite.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist dieser

ist DEE-zer

Is this

Question opener with the verb first. 'dieser' sounds like 'DEE-zer'.

Example

Ist dieser Platz frei?

Is this seat free?

Words in this phrase

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.

dieser

[DEE-zer]

this

Points to the specific industry being discussed.

Example

„Dieser“ bezieht sich auf die Branche des Gesprächs.

“This” refers to the industry being discussed.

Tisch frei?

tish fry

table free

'frei' rhymes with 'fry' and means free or available.

Example

Der Tisch ist frei.

The table is free.

Words in this phrase

Tisch

[tish]

table

A table at a restaurant.

Example

Wir brauchen einen Tisch am Fenster.

We need a table by the window.

frei

[fry]

available

Describes something open, unoccupied, or free to book.

Example

Ist dieser Tisch noch frei?

Is this table still available?

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