How to Say ‘Do you have some time’ in German
Hast du etwas Zeit
hahst doo EHT-vahs tsayt
[hahst doo EHT-vahs tsayt]
💬 Usage Tip: The word 'etwas' means 'some', a useful word in everyday conversations.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans are known for being punctual and value time management. Inviting someone to share time is often quite meaningful.
Phrase Breakdown
Hast
[hahst]
have
The verb 'haben' in second person singular form.
Hast du Hunger?
Are you hungry?
du
[doo]
you
The pronoun 'du' in nominative form.
Du bist schön.
You are beautiful.
etwas
[EHT-vahs]
some
Indicates an unspecified amount or quantity.
Ich habe etwas Geld.
I have some money.
Zeit
[tsayt]
time
Refers to the concept of time.
Ich habe keine Zeit.
I have no time.
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