German Phrase
Ist die Küche sauber?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question used to inquire about the cleanliness of a kitchen. It follows the standard German question structure where the conjugated verb 'ist' (is) takes the first position, followed by the subject and the adjective.
When to use
Use this phrase when checking on household chores, asking a roommate if they have finished cleaning, or inquiring about the state of a kitchen in a professional or rental context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdieKüchesauber?
Verb-First Question
In German yes/no questions, the conjugated verb (Ist) moves to the first position of the sentence.
Gender and Articles
The noun 'Küche' is feminine, which determines the use of the article 'die'.
Predicative Adjectives
The adjective 'sauber' appears after the noun it describes in this sentence structure, so it does not require any case endings.
🗨In Conversation
Ist die Küche sauber?
Is the kitchen clean?
Ja, ich habe sie gerade fertig geputzt.
Yes, I just finished cleaning it.
✕Common Mistakes
Sind die Küche sauber?
The verb must be singular 'ist' to match the singular subject 'die Küche'.
Ist der Küche sauber?
'Küche' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine definite article 'die' instead of the masculine 'der'.
↔Alternatives
Hast du die Küche geputzt?
Did you clean the kitchen?
Ist in der Küche alles ordentlich?
Is everything tidy in the kitchen?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, the concept of 'Ordnung' (order) is culturally significant, and the kitchen is often a focal point of household cleanliness. In shared living situations, like a 'Wohngemeinschaft' (WG), maintaining a clean kitchen is a common expectation often managed by a 'Putzplan' (cleaning schedule).