How to Say ‘When are you free?’ in German
Wann hast du Zeit?
vahn hahst doo tsayt
[vahn hahst doo tsayt]
Phrase Breakdown
Wann hast
vahn hahst
when have
'Wann' means 'when' and starts with a 'v' sound. The verb follows the question word.
Wann hast du frei?
When are you free?
Words in this phrase
Wann
[vahn]
when
Question word asking about time.
Wann öffnet das Amt?
When does the office open?
hast
[hahst]
have
The verb 'haben' in second person singular form.
Hast du Hunger?
Are you hungry?
du Zeit?
doo tsayt
you time?
'Zeit haben' means to be free or available. 'Z' sounds like 'ts'.
Hast du Zeit?
Do you have time?
Words in this phrase
du
[doo]
the informal 'you' (du form)
As a noun, 'das Du' means the informal way of addressing someone.
Wir sind jetzt per Du.
We now use first names / informal 'you'.
Zeit
[tsayt]
time
Refers to the concept of time.
Ich habe keine Zeit.
I have no time.
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