German Phrase
Wird der Direktor da sein?
Meaning
This question asks whether the director will be present at a certain time or place. It uses the future tense to inquire about a planned attendance.
When to use
Use it when you need to confirm the director's attendance before a meeting, event, or visit, especially in formal or professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirdderDirektordasein?
Wird (werden)
Future tense auxiliary 'werden' conjugated in 3rd person singular; forms the future with an infinitive.
der (definite article)
Masculine nominative singular article, agrees with 'Direktor'.
Direktor (noun)
Masculine noun meaning 'director' or 'principal', used in formal contexts.
da (adverb)
Indicates location ('there'), often used in questions about presence.
sein (infinitive)
Infinitive of 'to be'; placed at the end of the sentence in future constructions.
🗨In Conversation
Wird der Direktor da sein?
Will the director be there?
Ja, er kommt um zehn Uhr.
Yes, he'll arrive at ten o'clock.
✕Common Mistakes
Wirst der Direktor da sein?
‘Wirst’ is 2nd person singular; the subject is ‘der Direktor’ (3rd person), so the correct form is ‘Wird’.
Wird der Direktor da?
Leaving out the infinitive ‘sein’ changes the structure; you need the full future construction.
↔Alternatives
Kommt der Direktor?
Is the director coming?
Ist der Direktor anwesend?
Is the director present?
Wird der Chef hier sein?
Will the boss be here?
Cultural Tip
‘Direktor’ is a formal title used in schools, companies, or institutions. In more casual workplace talk you might hear ‘Chef’ or ‘Leiter’. Also, ‘da’ can be vague; if you need precision, replace it with ‘hier’ (here) or specify the location (z. B. ‘im Büro’).