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How to Say ‘Is the shop open?’ in German

Ist das Geschäft geöffnet?

ist dahs guh-SHEFT guh-URF-nuht

[ist dahs guh-SHEFT guh-URF-nuht]

Phrase Breakdown

Ist das Geschäft

ist dahs guh-SHEFT

Is the shop

'Geschäft' means shop or store. Say 'geh-SHEFT'.

Example

Das Geschäft ist klein.

The shop is small.

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.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Geschäft

[guh-SHEFT]

shop / store

Neuter noun for a shop or a business; also means a deal.

Example

Das Geschäft schließt um acht.

The shop closes at eight.

geöffnet?

guh-URF-nuht

open

Say 'geh-ÖFF-net'. For 'ö', round your lips as for 'o' and say 'e'.

Example

Die Bank ist geöffnet.

The bank is open.

Words in this phrase

geöffnet

[guh-URF-nuht]

open / opened

Past participle of 'öffnen' (to open), used to say something is open.

Example

Die Bank ist heute geöffnet.

The bank is open today.

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