Meaning
Pointing to a location at a slight distance.
Cultural Background
Germans appreciate directness. Using 'dort drüben' is considered helpful and polite when someone is lost. In Austria, you might hear 'dort drüben' used with a slightly more relaxed tone, often accompanied by a friendly smile. Swiss German speakers also use 'dort drüben', though they might prefer 'döt' in local dialects.
Use your hand
When saying 'dort drüben', point with your whole hand, not just one finger, to be more polite.
Don't over-use
If you point at everything, it becomes confusing. Only use it for the main subject.
Meaning
Pointing to a location at a slight distance.
Use your hand
When saying 'dort drüben', point with your whole hand, not just one finger, to be more polite.
Don't over-use
If you point at everything, it becomes confusing. Only use it for the main subject.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
Where is the car?
The verb must come second in a statement.
Fill in the blank.
Die Bank ist ____ ____.
'Dort drüben' is the correct phrase for 'over there'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are pointing to a shop across the street.
Dort drüben is for pointing across a distance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wo ist der Park? B: ____.
The answer provides the location.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWhere is the car?
The verb must come second in a statement.
Die Bank ist ____ ____.
'Dort drüben' is the correct phrase for 'over there'.
You are pointing to a shop across the street.
Dort drüben is for pointing across a distance.
A: Wo ist der Park? B: ____.
The answer provides the location.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is very common to point out people.
It is neutral and works in all settings.
No, it is an adverb.
Use 'dort' instead.
No, 'da' is more general.
Usually not, as you can't point in a text.
Related Phrases
Da drüben
synonymOver there (closer)
Dort hinten
similarBack there
Ganz drüben
builds onWay over there
