German · Daily Life
Dort
There
Beginneradverb
Definition
In or at that place.
Example
Das Hotel ist dort drüben.
The hotel is over there.
Etymology
'Dort' comes from the Old High German 'dort', meaning 'there'. It has consistently conveyed spatial location throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dort' is found in both spoken and written language and is used to reference location in both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly understood in all German-speaking areas.