A2 Formal Inquiry
„Ist Herr N. da?"
Is Mr. N. in?
What does „Ist Herr N. da?" mean in German?
„Ist Herr N. da?" means "Is Mr. N. in?." Literally: "Is Mr. N. there?."
Literal Translation
"Is Mr. N. there?"
Ist Is
Herr Mr
N N
da there
English Equivalent
"Is Mr. N. in?"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Cf. Ist Herr N. zu sprechen?
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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Related Idioms
„Wie sieht's bei Ihnen aus?"
How are matters with you?
„Was soll das bedeuten?"
What do you mean by that?
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
