Significado
Pointing to a location at a slight distance.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
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.
Teste-se
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.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosWhere 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.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasYes, 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.
Frases relacionadas
Da drüben
synonymOver there (closer)
Dort hinten
similarBack there
Ganz drüben
builds onWay over there
