German Phrase
Ist das hier die richtige Haltestelle?
Meaning
The speaker is checking whether the stop they are standing at is the correct one for their intended route. It can refer to a bus, tram, or train stop.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are on public transport, at a station, or when a local points you to a stop and you want to confirm you are in the right place.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdashierdierichtigeHaltestelle?
Verb‑First in Yes/No Questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
Demonstrative Pronoun "das hier"
"das hier" points to something close to the speaker; it functions as the subject together with the verb "ist".
Adjective Declension with Definite Article
The noun "Haltestelle" is feminine; with the definite article "die" the adjective takes the ending "-e" (die richtige Haltestelle).
Noun Gender & Case
"Haltestelle" is nominative feminine singular here because it is the subject complement after "sein".
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, ist das hier die richtige Haltestelle?
Excuse me, is this the right stop?
Ja, das ist es. Der Bus zur Innenstadt kommt in fünf Minuten.
Yes, it is. The bus to the city centre arrives in five minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist das hier die richtig Haltestelle?
With a definite article the adjective needs the ending "-e" (die richtige Haltestelle).
Ist hier das die richtige Haltestelle?
The demonstrative "das hier" must stay together before the verb.
Ist hier das richtige Haltestelle?
Verb must be first in a yes/no question; also adjective ending is missing.
↔Alternatives
Ist das die richtige Haltestelle?
Is this the right stop?
Stehen wir an der richtigen Haltestelle?
Are we at the right stop?
Ist das hier die richtige Haltestelle für die Linie 5?
Is this the right stop for line 5?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is considered polite to start with "Entschuldigung" or "Entschuldigen Sie bitte" before a question. When asking about a stop, you can also mention the line number (e.g., "für die Linie 5") to get a more precise answer. "Haltestelle" covers bus, tram, and sometimes subway stops, so the context usually makes it clear which one you mean.