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Wo sind Sie geboren?

Where were you born? (formal)

In German

Wo sind Sie geboren?

Voh zint zee ge-boh-ren?
English
Where were you born? (formal)
Español
¿Dónde nació usted?
Italiano
Dove è nato?

Sentence Breakdown

  • WoWhereInterrogative adverb
  • sindare (auxiliary)Auxiliary verb
  • Sieyou (formal)Formal pronoun
  • geborenbornPast participle

Grammar Point

W-Frage (Wo), Past participle (Perfekt)

Variations

  • Aus welchem Land kommen Sie ursprünglich?
    Which country are you originally from?
  • Sind Sie hier aufgewachsen?
    Did you grow up here?

FAQ

How do you say "Where were you born? (formal)" in German?

"Where were you born? (formal)" in German is "Wo sind Sie geboren?" (Voh zint zee ge-boh-ren?).

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