German Phrase
Ja, das ist es.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, that’s it.” It confirms something that has just been mentioned or agreed upon, often used to signal that a decision or conclusion has been reached.
When to use
Use it after a question, a suggestion, or when you want to affirm that something is exactly what was being looked for. It works in both formal and informal settings, but the tone can be more casual when spoken with a relaxed intonation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jadasistes
Ja
An affirmative particle meaning “yes.” It can be used alone or to start a confirming statement.
das
Demonstrative pronoun meaning “that.” Here it points to the thing just mentioned.
ist
Third‑person singular present of the verb “sein” (to be).
es
Neuter pronoun used as a placeholder for “it” in statements of identity.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du den Schlüssel gefunden?
Did you find the key?
Ja, das ist es.
Yes, that’s it.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, das ist das.
“das ist das” means “that is the thing,” not a confirmation. Use “das ist es” for “that’s it.”
Ja, das ist er.
“er” is a masculine pronoun; the neutral pronoun “es” is required after “ist” in this construction.
↔Alternatives
Genau, das ist es.
Exactly, that’s it.
Richtig, das ist es.
Right, that’s it.
Ja, das stimmt.
Yes, that’s correct.
Cultural Tip
In German conversation, “Ja, das ist es” often follows a brief pause, giving the speaker a moment to confirm. It can sound decisive or reassuring, depending on intonation. In Southern Germany and Austria, you might hear a slightly longer “Ja” (jaaa) to add emphasis.