Telling landlord hot water is broken: Scheduling a plumber for repair
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Key Phrases
Ich wollte sagen, das warme Wasser ist kaputt.
I wanted to say the hot water is broken.
Seit gestern Abend gibt es nur kaltes Wasser.
Since yesterday evening, there is only cold water.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen? Zehn Uhr ist gut.
When can the plumber come? Ten o'clock works.
Skills You'll Learn
Reporting a problem in the home clearly and politely.
Ein Problem in der Wohnung klar und höflich melden.
Talking about when a problem started and describing the situation.
Sagen, seit wann ein Problem besteht, und die Situation beschreiben.
Arranging a repair visit by asking about time and confirming availability.
Einen Reparaturtermin vereinbaren, nach der Uhrzeit fragen und einen Termin bestätigen.
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are talking to your landlord or building manager because the hot water is not working. You explain the problem, say since when it has been broken, and arrange a time for the plumber to come.
Hallo, ich wollte sagen, das warme Wasser ist kaputt.
Hello, I wanted to say that the hot water is broken.
Oh nein, seit wann ist es kaputt?
Oh no, since when has it been broken?
Seit gestern Abend kommt nur kaltes Wasser.
Since last night, only cold water is coming out.
Das tut mir leid. Ich rufe heute einen Klempner an.
I'm sorry. I'll call a plumber today.
Danke. Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
Thank you. When can the plumber come?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hallo.
HAH-loh
Hello.
Ich
ikh
I
Wollte sagen
VOL-tuh ZAH-gen
Wanted to say
Ich wollte sagen...
ikh VOL-tuh ZAH-gen
I wanted to say...
Das Wasser
dahs VAH-ser
The water
Warm
varm
Warm
💬 In [das warme Wasser], [warm] becomes [warme] because German adds endings to describing words before nouns. Same pattern: [das kalte Wasser], [das neue Bad].
See breakdown →Das warme Wasser
dahs VAR-muh VAH-ser
The hot water
💬 In [das warme Wasser], [warm] becomes [warme] because German adds endings to describing words before nouns. Same pattern: [das kalte Wasser], [das neue Bad].
See breakdown →Ist
ist
Is
Kaputt
kah-PUHT
Broken
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