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German Phrase

Da steht Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

/daː ʃteːt ˈdaːtʊm ˈʔuːɐ̯tsaɪt ʊnt ɔʁt/
Meaning"There it says date, time and place."
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Meaning

The sentence tells the listener that a piece of text (e.g., on a sign, invitation, or form) contains the date, the time, and the place. It is a concise way to point out where the essential event details can be found.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to direct someone's attention to a written schedule, a flyer, a digital screen, or any place where the date, time, and location are listed.

✦Grammar Breakdown

DastehtDatum,UhrzeitundOrt.

1

Da (adverb)

‘Da’ means ‘there’ and points to a location or a piece of information that is being referenced.

2

steht (verb)

‘steht’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘stehen’. In German it is used impersonally to say that something is written or displayed.

3

Noun list with commas

When three or more nouns are listed, German separates them with commas and uses ‘und’ before the last item.

4

Capitalisation

All nouns (Datum, Uhrzeit, Ort) are capitalised in German.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wo finde ich die Infos zur Party?

Where can I find the party information?

Da steht Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

It’s written there – the date, time and place.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Da sind Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

    ‘sind’ is a plural verb, but the impersonal construction requires the singular ‘steht’.

  • Da ist Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

    ‘ist’ would be correct only if the subject were singular (e.g., ‘Das ist das Datum’). Here we refer to a list, so ‘steht’ is required.

  • Da steht Datum, Uhrzeit, und Ort.

    No comma is placed before ‘und’ in German lists.

↔Alternatives

  • Hier stehen Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

    Here are the date, time and place.

  • Auf dem Schild steht das Datum, die Uhrzeit und der Ort.

    The sign shows the date, the time and the location.

  • Im Kalender findest du Datum, Uhrzeit und Ort.

    In the calendar you’ll find the date, time and place.

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Cultural Tip

In German, ‘stehen’ is the go‑to verb for anything that is written, printed or displayed – even if the subject is an abstract ‘it’. Also remember that German lists use commas before ‘und’, and all nouns are capitalised, which can be a common stumbling block for learners.