German Phrase
Ist der Park direkt da vorne?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the park is located right in front of the speaker, essentially ‘Is the park straight ahead?’ It is a typical way to confirm a location while you are already walking or looking around.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are on foot, in a city or a suburb, and you need to verify that the park you’re looking for is directly ahead. It works well in casual conversation with locals, tour guides, or fellow travelers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstderParkdirektdavorne?
Verb‑First in Yes/No Questions
German yes/no questions place the finite verb at the very beginning of the clause, before the subject.
Der Park – Noun Gender & Article
‘Park’ is masculine, so it takes the definite article ‘der’ in the nominative case.
Adverb Placement – direkt
‘direkt’ (directly) is an adverb that modifies the location phrase and normally comes right before the spatial expression.
Da vorne – Spatial Phrase
‘da vorne’ literally means ‘there in front’; it is a fixed two‑word phrase used to point to something ahead of the speaker.
Question Mark
In written German the question mark follows the entire clause; it is not part of the grammatical structure.
🗨In Conversation
Ist der Park direkt da vorne?
Is the park right ahead?
Ja, er ist gleich dort. Du siehst ihn schon.
Yes, it’s right there. You can see it already.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist der Park da vorne direkt?
The adverb ‘direkt’ should come before the spatial phrase, not after it.
Der Park ist direkt da vorne?
In a yes/no question the verb must be first; placing ‘ist’ after the subject turns it into a statement.
Ist das Park direkt da vorne?
‘Park’ is masculine, so the correct article is ‘der’, not ‘das’.
↔Alternatives
Ist der Park gleich dort?
Is the park right there?
Ist der Park direkt vor uns?
Is the park directly in front of us?
Ist der Park da vorne?
Is the park over there in front?
Cultural Tip
In German, ‘da vorne’ is a very common way to point out something that is ahead but not immediately beside you. It is informal but perfectly acceptable in most everyday situations. In more formal contexts you might hear ‘vor Ihnen’ (in front of you) instead of ‘da vorne’. Also, Germans tend to be precise with direction words, so adding ‘direkt’ emphasizes that the park is exactly in line with where you’re looking.