German Phrase
Wo sind die reservierten Plätze?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the location of seats that have already been booked or set aside, for example in a theater, train carriage, or restaurant. It is a neutral, polite way to inquire where those specific seats can be found.
When to use
Use this question when you arrive at a venue and need to locate the seats that were reserved for you or your group, such as after buying tickets online or receiving a reservation confirmation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WosinddiereserviertenPlätze?
Wo (interrogative adverb)
‘Wo’ asks for a location and always occupies the first position in a question.
Verb‑Second (V2) rule
After the fronted question word, the finite verb ‘sind’ comes second, followed by the subject.
Definite article ‘die’ (plural nominative)
‘die’ marks a plural noun in the nominative case – the subject of the sentence.
Adjective ending ‘-en’ after definite article
When an adjective precedes a plural noun with a definite article, it takes the weak ending ‘-en’ (reservierten).
Plural noun ‘Plätze’
‘Platz’ (seat, place) becomes ‘Plätze’ in the plural; it is the noun being asked about.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, wo sind die reservierten Plätze?
Excuse me, where are the reserved seats?
Sie sind in Reihe drei, direkt neben dem Ausgang.
They are in row three, right next to the exit.
✕Common Mistakes
Wo sind der reservierten Plätze?
‘der’ is the feminine singular article; the noun ‘Plätze’ is plural, so the correct article is ‘die’.
Wo sind die reserviert Plätze?
The adjective must be declined; after ‘die’ it needs the weak ending ‘-en’.
Wo ist die reservierten Plätze?
‘Plätze’ is plural, so the verb must be the plural form ‘sind’, not singular ‘ist’.
↔Alternatives
Wo befinden sich die reservierten Plätze?
Where are the reserved seats located?
Können Sie mir sagen, wo die reservierten Plätze sind?
Can you tell me where the reserved seats are?
Wo kann ich die reservierten Plätze finden?
Where can I find the reserved seats?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking venues, reserved seats are often marked with a small sign or a colored tag. It’s considered courteous to ask the staff politely (using ‘Entschuldigung’ or ‘Bitte’) and to keep the reservation confirmation handy. In some theaters, you may need to show a printed ticket before being guided to the seats.