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German Phrase

Ist der Pool beheizt?

/ɪst deːɐ̯ poːl bəˈhaɪ̯tst/
Meaning"Is the pool heated?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the swimming pool is heated. It’s a practical question you’ll hear at hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals when you want to know if you can swim comfortably in cooler weather.

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When to use

Use this phrase at the front desk of a hotel, when calling a vacation rental owner, or when chatting with locals about public swimming facilities. It’s especially handy in autumn or early spring when outdoor pools may be cold.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstderPoolbeheizt?

1

Verb‑to‑be (sein) – 3rd person singular

‘Ist’ is the present‑tense form of ‘sein’ used for he/she/it. In yes‑no questions it moves to the first position.

2

Definite article ‘der’ (nominative masculine)

‘Der’ marks ‘Pool’ as a masculine noun in the nominative case, the subject of the sentence.

3

Past participle as predicative adjective

‘Beheizt’ is the past participle of ‘heizen’ and functions like an adjective after ‘sein’.

4

Question word order

German yes‑no questions invert the normal subject‑verb order: verb first, then subject.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist der Pool beheizt?

Is the pool heated?

Ja, er ist beheizt. Sie können ihn jederzeit benutzen.

Yes, it is heated. You can use it at any time.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist der Pool geheizt?

    ‘Geheizt’ is not a correct form; the past participle of ‘heizen’ is ‘beheizt’.

  • Der Pool ist beheizt?

    In a yes‑no question the verb must come first; placing ‘ist’ after the subject turns it into a statement.

  • Ist das Pool beheizt?

    ‘Pool’ is masculine, so the correct article is ‘der’, not ‘das’.

↔Alternatives

  • Wird der Pool beheizt?

    Is the pool being heated?

  • Hat der Pool eine Heizung?

    Does the pool have a heater?

  • Ist das Schwimmbad beheizt?

    Is the swimming pool heated?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries ‘Pool’ is the everyday word, while ‘Schwimmbad’ sounds more formal or refers to public facilities. Asking politely (e.g., adding ‘Bitte’ or ‘Könnten Sie mir sagen…’) is appreciated. Many hotels list pool heating in their brochure, but it’s still worth confirming, especially in mountain resorts where heating is a premium service.