Wo ist...?
Where is...?
Language note: Use this phrase with any location you are looking for by adding the name of the place.
Culture note: Germans appreciate directness, so this is a polite yet simple way to ask for directions.
Context: Lisa is new to the city and wants to explore. She sees a passerby and asks them something.
Word-by-Word 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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