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German Phrase

Ja, dieser Bus ist rollstuhlgerecht.

/jaː ˈdiːzɐ bʊs ɪst ˈʁɔlʃtuːlɡəˌʁɛçt/
Meaning"Yes, this bus is wheelchair‑accessible."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that the particular bus being discussed is equipped for wheelchair users. The word “rollstuhlgerecht” is a concise way to say “wheelchair‑accessible”.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you or someone else asks whether a specific public‑transport vehicle meets accessibility standards, for example in a travel planning conversation or when checking a bus stop sign.

Grammar Breakdown

Ja,dieserBusistrollstuhlgerecht.

1

Ja

A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can start a sentence or be used alone.

2

dieser (Demonstrative Pronoun)

Used to point out a specific masculine noun in the nominative case. It declines: dieser (m), diese (f), dieses (n).

3

Bus (Noun)

Masculine noun; article in the nominative is “der”. Here it follows the demonstrative pronoun.

4

ist (sein)

Third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”. Used for descriptions and states.

5

rollstuhlgerecht (Adjective)

A compound adjective meaning “wheelchair‑accessible”. In predicative position after “sein” it stays uninflected.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist dieser Bus rollstuhlgerecht?

Is this bus wheelchair‑accessible?

Ja, dieser Bus ist rollstuhlgerecht.

Yes, this bus is wheelchair‑accessible.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Ja, dieser Bus ist rollstuhlgerechten.

    In predicative position after “sein” the adjective stays uninflected; do not add an ending.

  • Ja, diesem Bus ist rollstuhlgerecht.

    The demonstrative pronoun must match the nominative subject; “diesem” is dative.

  • Ja, dieser Bus ist rollstuhlgerechten.

    Avoid mixing the verb “sein” with a declined adjective; the correct form is “ist rollstuhlgerecht”.

Alternatives

  • Ja, dieser Bus ist für Rollstuhlfahrer geeignet.

    Yes, this bus is suitable for wheelchair users.

  • Ja, dieser Bus ist behindertengerecht.

    Yes, this bus is disability‑friendly.

  • Ja, dieser Bus ist barrierefrei.

    Yes, this bus is barrier‑free.

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Cultural Tip

German public transport is required by law (Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz) to be accessible. You’ll often see the wheelchair symbol on buses, trams and stations. “Rollstuhlgerecht” is the standard term on official signage, so using it shows you understand local accessibility language.