German Phrase
Das Geld ist jetzt da.
Meaning
The sentence means “The money is here now” or “The money has arrived now.” It confirms that the expected money is currently in possession or has just been received.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone that a payment, transfer, or cash you were waiting for has finally arrived. It’s common after bank transfers, receiving a paycheck, or when a friend finally sends the money they promised.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasGeldistjetztda
Definite article (Das)
Das is the neuter nominative singular definite article, used here because Geld is a neuter noun.
Noun (Geld)
Geld is a neuter noun meaning 'money' and is the subject of the sentence.
Verb (ist)
Ist is the 3rd person singular present form of sein (to be).
Adverb (jetzt)
Jetzt means 'now' and indicates the time of the action.
Adverb of location (da)
Da means 'here/there' in the sense of 'present' or 'arrived'.
🗨In Conversation
Ist das Geld schon da?
Is the money there yet?
Ja, das Geld ist jetzt da.
Yes, the money is here now.
✕Common Mistakes
Das Geld ist da jetzt.
The adverb order is correct here, but learners sometimes reverse it to “da jetzt,” which sounds unnatural.
Das Geld ist jetzt hier.
‘Hier’ emphasizes physical location, while ‘da’ stresses arrival; both are possible but change the nuance.
Das Geld ist jetzt das.
Mixing up the article and noun order creates an ungrammatical sentence.
↔Alternatives
Das Geld ist angekommen.
The money has arrived.
Das Geld ist jetzt eingegangen.
The money has now been received.
Das Geld ist bereits da.
The money is already here.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries punctuality and clarity are valued, so confirming receipt of money promptly is considered polite. When speaking in a formal context (e.g., with a bank clerk), you might use the more formal “Der Betrag ist eingegangen.” In casual conversation, “Da” works well, but avoid mixing it with “hier” unless you want to stress physical location rather than arrival.