Meaning
To ask for the location of something.
Cultural Background
Directness is valued. Asking 'Wo finde ich...?' is the standard, polite way to get help. Similar to Germany, but often uses 'Wo find' ich...' with a slightly softer tone. Very polite. Often adds 'bitte' or 'guten Tag' before the question. Very concise. Often skips the 'Entschuldigung' if in a rush.
Accusative Case
Always remember that masculine nouns change to 'den' after 'finden'.
Be Polite
Adding 'Entschuldigung' (Excuse me) makes you sound much more native.
Meaning
To ask for the location of something.
Accusative Case
Always remember that masculine nouns change to 'den' after 'finden'.
Be Polite
Adding 'Entschuldigung' (Excuse me) makes you sound much more native.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct article for the masculine noun.
Wo finde ich ____ (der) Apfel?
The object of 'finden' is accusative, so 'der' becomes 'den'.
Choose the most natural way to ask for a location.
Which sentence is correct?
Milch is feminine, so it stays 'die'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Entschuldigung, ____? B: Der Ausgang ist dort.
Ausgang is masculine, so it needs 'den'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesWo finde ich ____ (der) Apfel?
The object of 'finden' is accusative, so 'der' becomes 'den'.
Which sentence is correct?
Milch is feminine, so it stays 'die'.
A: Entschuldigung, ____? B: Der Ausgang ist dort.
Ausgang is masculine, so it needs 'den'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, use 'Wo ist...?' for people.
Because 'finden' takes the accusative case.
Related Phrases
Wo ist...?
similarWhere is...?
Ich suche...
builds onI am looking for...
Könnten Sie mir helfen?
builds onCould you help me?
