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German Phrase

Ist das Wetter gut für deine Reise?

/ɪst das ˈvɛtɐ ɡuːt fyːɐ̯ ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈʁaɪ̯zə/
Meaning"Is the weather good for your trip?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the current or forecasted weather conditions are suitable for the listener's upcoming trip. It implies a concern about rain, heat, or other weather factors that could affect travel plans.

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When to use

Use this question right before a trip, when checking a forecast, or when a travel companion is wondering if the weather will allow for outdoor activities like hiking, sightseeing, or a beach day.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstdasWettergutfürdeineReise?

1

Verb‑First Question

In German yes/no questions the finite verb (here *ist*) moves to the first position.

2

Definite Article with Neuter Noun

*das* is the nominative neuter article that matches *Wetter* (neuter).

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Predicative Adjective

*gut* follows the verb *sein* and therefore stays uninflected.

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Preposition *für* + Accusative

*für* always governs the accusative case; the noun phrase after it must be in accusative.

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Possessive Adjective Declension

*deine* is the accusative feminine form of the possessive adjective *dein* because *Reise* is feminine.

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Feminine Noun *Reise*

*Reise* (trip, journey) is a feminine noun; its accusative form is identical to the nominative.

🗨In Conversation

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Ist das Wetter gut für deine Reise?

Is the weather good for your trip?

Ja, es soll morgen sonnig und warm sein, perfekt für die Wanderung.

Yes, it’s supposed to be sunny and warm tomorrow, perfect for the hike.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist der Wetter gut für deine Reise?

    The noun *Wetter* is neuter, so the correct article is *das*, not *der*.

  • Ist das Wetter gut für dein Reise?

    Because *Reise* is feminine accusative, the possessive must be *deine*, not *dein*.

  • Ist das Wetter gut zu deiner Reise?

    The preposition *für* is required; *zu* would change the meaning and is not idiomatic here.

↔Alternatives

  • Ist das Wetter für deine Reise geeignet?

    Is the weather suitable for your trip?

  • Passt das Wetter zu deiner Reise?

    Does the weather fit your trip?

  • Wie ist das Wetter für deine geplante Reise?

    How is the weather for your planned trip?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, talking about the weather is a common ice‑breaker, especially before outdoor activities. When you ask about the weather for a trip, Germans often expect a short, factual answer (e.g., *sonnig*, *regnerisch*, *kalt*). Using the polite *Sie* form (*Ist das Wetter gut für Ihre Reise?*) is advisable with strangers or older people.