“Ist Herr/Frau... da?”
Is Mr./Mrs.... there?
Phone CallsFormalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Is Mr./Mrs.... there?”
Pronunciation
/ɪst hɛʁ/fʁaʊ̯ daː/
When to Use This Phrase
Always use 'Herr' (Mr.) or 'Frau' (Mrs./Ms.) with the last name in formal phone calls. Academic titles like 'Doktor' or 'Professor' are also used and expected.
Example Sentences
Guten Tag, ist Frau Wagner da?
Good day, is Mrs. Wagner there?
Ist Herr Dr. Becker erreichbar?
Is Dr. Becker available?
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