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German Phrase

Ist das hier das richtige Terminal?

/ɪst das hiːɐ̯ das ˈʁɪçtɪɡə tɛʁˈmiːnal/
Meaning"Is this the right terminal?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the place they are currently standing in is the correct terminal, typically at an airport or a large transport hub. It conveys a polite request for confirmation.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you arrive at a building with multiple terminals (e.g., an airport, train station, conference center) and need to verify that you are in the right one for your flight, train, or event.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstdashierdasrichtigeTerminal?

1

Verb‑Second (V2) in Yes/No Questions

In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject or other elements.

2

Demonstrative "das hier"

"das hier" points to something nearby; it can be placed before the noun phrase for emphasis.

3

Adjective Declension after Definite Article

With a definite article the adjective takes a weak ending. For neuter nominative: "das richtige Terminal".

4

Neuter Noun "Terminal"

"Terminal" is a neuter noun (das Terminal), so the article and adjective must agree in gender, number and case.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist das hier das richtige Terminal?

Is this the right terminal?

Ja, das ist Terminal 2. Ihr Flug nach Berlin geht von hier ab.

Yes, this is Terminal 2. Your flight to Berlin departs from here.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist das hier das richtiges Terminal?

    After the definite article "das" the adjective takes a weak ending – "richtige", not "richtiges".

  • Ist das hier das richtige Terminal?

    Placing "hier" after "das" changes the emphasis; while not wrong, beginners often forget the more natural order "das hier das".

↔Alternatives

  • Bin ich am richtigen Terminal?

    Am I at the right terminal?

  • Ist das das richtige Terminal?

    Is this the right terminal?

  • Ist das hier das korrekte Terminal?

    Is this the correct terminal?

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Cultural Tip

In German-speaking airports the word "Terminal" is used just like in English, but it is always neuter (das Terminal). When speaking to staff, a polite "Entschuldigung" before the question is common: "Entschuldigung, ist das hier das richtige Terminal?" Also, German travelers often ask for the gate number after confirming the terminal.