German Phrase
Die Abflugtafel ist in der Haupthalle.
Meaning
The sentence tells a listener where the departure board can be found – specifically, that it is located inside the main hall of an airport or large building. It is a straightforward locational statement using the verb ‘sein’ and the preposition ‘in’ with the dative case.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out the location of the departure information board to travelers, airport staff, or friends navigating an airport, train station, or conference center.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieAbflugtafelistinderHaupthalle.
Definite article (Die)
‘Die’ is the nominative feminine singular article, matching ‘Abflugtafel’.
Noun gender (Abflugtafel)
‘Abflugtafel’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘departure board’; its article changes with case.
Verb ‘sein’ (ist)
‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be).
Preposition ‘in’ + dative
When indicating location, ‘in’ governs the dative case, so ‘der’ is the dative feminine article.
Definite article (der) – dative feminine
‘der’ here is the dative form of the feminine article, not the nominative masculine.
Noun (Haupthalle)
‘Haupthalle’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘main hall’ or ‘main lobby’.
🗨In Conversation
Wo finde ich die Abflugtafel?
Where can I find the departure board?
Die Abflugtafel ist in der Haupthalle.
The departure board is in the main hall.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Abflugtafel ist im Haupthalle.
‘im’ is a contraction of ‘in dem’ (masculine/neuter dative). For the feminine ‘Haupthalle’ you must use ‘in der’.
Der Abflugtafel ist in der Haupthalle.
‘der’ is dative feminine; using it as the subject would be incorrect. The subject stays nominative ‘die Abflugtafel’.
Die Abflugtafel ist in der Haupthalle.
The correct spelling is ‘Haupthalle’ (one ‘l’ after ‘Haupt’).
↔Alternatives
Die Anzeigetafel für Abflüge befindet sich in der Haupthalle.
The departure display is located in the main hall.
Die Fluginformationstafel steht in der Haupthalle.
The flight information board stands in the main hall.
Man findet die Abflugtafel in der Haupthalle.
You can find the departure board in the main hall.
Cultural Tip
In German airports the term ‘Abflugtafel’ is standard, but you’ll also hear ‘Fluginformationstafel’ or simply ‘Tafel’. The main hall (Haupthalle) is often the central hub where check‑in, security and information desks are clustered, so pointing to it is a quick way to guide travelers. Remember that German prepositions are case‑sensitive: ‘in der’ (feminine dative) is different from ‘im’ (in dem, masculine/neuter dative).