German Phrase
Ja, das ist Terminal 3.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the place being pointed at or asked about is indeed Terminal 3. It is a short, polite way to answer a location question.
When to use
Use this sentence at airports, train stations, or any large complex where terminals are numbered. It works when someone asks “Wo ist Terminal 3?” or when you need to point out the correct gate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,dasistTerminal3.
Ja
An affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can start a sentence to confirm information.
das (demonstrative pronoun)
Neuter demonstrative pronoun referring to a previously mentioned or obvious object; here it points to “Terminal 3”.
ist (sein)
Third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”. Used for identification and location.
Terminal 3 (proper noun)
A proper name; numbers in German are usually spoken as cardinal numbers (drei) but written as the digit in signs.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, wo ist Terminal 3?
Excuse me, where is Terminal 3?
Ja, das ist Terminal 3.
Yes, that is Terminal 3.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, das ist Terminal drei.
When the terminal is written on a sign, keep the digit; saying “drei” is okay in conversation but can sound less precise.
Ja, das ist das Terminal 3.
The extra article “das” is redundant because the demonstrative pronoun already points to the terminal.
Ja das ist Terminal 3.
A comma after “Ja” separates the affirmation from the statement and matches German punctuation rules.
↔Alternatives
Genau, das ist Terminal 3.
Exactly, that is Terminal 3.
Richtig, das ist Terminal 3.
Right, that is Terminal 3.
Ja, das ist das Terminal 3.
Yes, that is the Terminal 3.
Cultural Tip
In German airports the word “Terminal” is always capitalised because all nouns are capitalised. When speaking, you can also say the number as a word – “Terminal drei” – but on signs and in written directions the digit is preferred. Using a short “Ja” at the start sounds natural and friendly; avoid over‑formal “Ja, das ist das Terminal 3” unless you need extra emphasis.