German Phrase
Die sind am Ende vom Flur.
Meaning
The sentence points out the location of several objects or people, stating that they are situated at the far end of a hallway. It uses the demonstrative pronoun 'die' to refer back to something already mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone where something is inside a building—e.g., answering a question like 'Wo sind die?' or giving directions to a room down the corridor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DiesindamEndevomFlur
Die (demonstrative pronoun)
Plural nominative form of the demonstrative pronoun meaning 'those' or 'they' and refers to previously mentioned items.
sind (sein, 3rd pl.)
Present tense of the verb 'sein' (to be) for third‑person plural subjects.
am (an dem)
Contraction of the preposition 'an' + dative article 'dem', used to indicate location 'at/on'.
Ende (noun, dative)
The noun 'Ende' (end) takes the dative case after the preposition 'an' in the fixed phrase 'am Ende'.
vom (von dem)
Contraction of the preposition 'von' + dative article 'dem', meaning 'from the' or 'of the' in this context.
Flur (masc., dative)
Masculine noun meaning 'hallway' or 'corridor', used here in the dative case after 'vom'.
🗨In Conversation
Wo stehen die Stühle?
Where are the chairs?
Die sind am Ende vom Flur.
They are at the end of the hallway.
✕Common Mistakes
Die sind am Ende des Flur.
The noun 'Flur' must be in the genitive (des Flurs) or dative after 'vom'.
Die ist am Ende vom Flur.
Verb agreement is wrong; 'die' is plural, so the verb must be 'sind'.
Die sind am Ende von Flur.
The article 'dem' is required after 'von' (or use the contraction 'vom').
↔Alternatives
Sie befinden sich am Ende des Flurs.
They are located at the end of the hallway.
Am Ende des Flurs sind sie.
At the end of the hallway they are.
Dort hinten im Flur stehen sie.
They stand back there in the hallway.
Cultural Tip
In German, 'Flur' refers to a hallway or corridor, often in apartments, schools, or offices. The more formal version uses the genitive: 'am Ende des Flurs.' The colloquial 'vom Flur' is perfectly natural in everyday speech. Remember that 'die' can mean 'those' or 'they'—the exact meaning depends on the preceding context.