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How to Say ‘Where is the train station?’ in German

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

voh ist dair BAHnhof

[voh ist dair BAHnhof]

Phrase Breakdown

Wo ist

voh ist

Where is

'Wo' sounds like 'voh'. Link the two words smoothly.

Example

Wo ist die Bank?

Where is the bank?

Words in this phrase

[voh]

Where

Used to ask about the location of something or someone.

Example

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

Where is the train station?

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.

der Bahnhof?

dair BAHnhof

the train station?

Say 'BAHN-hohf'. The 'h' after 'a' is silent and just makes the 'a' long.

Example

Der Bahnhof ist dort.

The train station is over there.

Words in this phrase

der

[dair]

the

Feminine article in the dative case, used after 'in' for location.

Example

Das steht in der Zeitung.

That's in the newspaper.

Bahnhof

[BAHnhof]

train station

A terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods.

Example

Der Bahnhof ist sehr groß.

The train station is very large.

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