How to Say ‘Where is...?’ in German
Wo ist...?
voh ist
[voh ist]
💬 Usage Tip: Use this phrase with any location you are looking for by adding the name of the place.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans appreciate directness, so this is a polite yet simple way to ask for directions.
Phrase Breakdown
Wo
[voh]
Where
Used to ask about the location of something or someone.
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
Where is the train station?
ist
[ist]
is
Used to indicate the location or existence of something.
Wo ist die Toilette?
Where is the toilet?
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