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German Phrase

Ja, die sind da drüben.

/jaː diː zɪnt daː ˈdʁyːbən/
Meaning"Yes, they're over there."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that the previously mentioned people or objects are located over there. It combines a simple affirmation (Ja) with a clear spatial reference (da drüben).

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When to use

Use this sentence when someone asks where something is, when you point to a group of items, or when you want to confirm a location in a casual conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jadiesinddadrüben

1

Ja (interjection)

Used to affirm or confirm something, equivalent to “yes” in English.

2

die (demonstrative pronoun)

Plural form of “that/those”. It must agree in number (and gender when singular) with the noun it replaces.

3

sind (sein, 3rd‑person plural)

Present tense of the verb “to be” for plural subjects; matches the pronoun “die”.

4

da (adverb of place)

Means “there”. Often combined with another adverb for a more precise location.

5

drüben (adverb of place)

Means “over there”. Used together with “da” to point to something a short distance away but not right next to the speaker.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wo sind die Bücher?

Where are the books?

Ja, die sind da drüben.

Yes, they're over there.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ja, sie sind da drüben.

    “Sie” is a polite you or third‑person singular; for plural nouns already mentioned you need the demonstrative “die”.

  • Ja, die sind da drüber.

    “drüber” means “over it/above it”, not a location; the correct adverb for “over there” is “drüben”.

  • Ja, die sind dort drüben.

    “dort” already means “there”; adding “drüben” is redundant. Choose one or the other.

↔Alternatives

  • Ja, sie sind dort.

    Yes, they are there.

  • Ja, die sind hier drüben.

    Yes, they're right here over there.

  • Genau, die sind drüben.

    Exactly, they're over there.

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Cultural Tip

In everyday German, “da drüben” is the go‑to phrase for pointing at something a short distance away, especially in informal settings. For a more formal or written style you might use “dort”. Also, keep the demonstrative pronoun “die” when you’re referring back to a plural noun that has already been mentioned; swapping it for “sie” can sound odd to native speakers.