How to Say "Where Is" in Dutch

waar is

The English phrase "where is" is translated into Dutch as waar is.

To ask "Can you tell me where…" or "Do you know where…", you can use several variations depending on the level of politeness required.

What does it mean word for word?

waar means "where" and is means "is".

If the subject is plural, you must use waar zijn (where are) instead.

There is a third meaning for waar referring to 'goods' or 'merchandise'. This usage is the ancestor of the English word 'ware' as in 'houseware'.
Because waar can mean 'true', asking Is dat waar? translates to 'Is that true?' rather than 'Is that where?'
While waar is is a direct translation, Dutch speakers often use the phrase waar bevindt zich in formal writing to ask where something is located.

Waar is de wc?
Where is the bathroom?
This sentence shows how to ask for the location of a bathroom using waar is.
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Waar is de koe?
Where is the cow?
This sentence shows how to ask for the location of a cow using waar is.
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Waar is de zon?
Where is the sun?
This sentence shows how to ask for the location of the sun using waar is.
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Waar is het treinstation?
Where is the train station?
Kunt u mij vertellen waar het restaurant is?
Can you tell me where the restaurant is?
Weet u waar het museum is?
Do you know where the museum is?
Kun je me zeggen waar het park is?
Can you tell me where the park is?
Weet jij waar de bioscoop is?
Do you know where the cinema is?
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