How to Say ‘Do you have time?’ in German
Hast du Zeit?
hahst doo tsayt
[hahst doo tsayt]
💬 Usage Tip: For a yes/no question, just move the verb to the front: Du hast Zeit becomes Hast du Zeit?. Same with Kommst du? "Are you coming?".
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is the casual version for friends and colleagues on du terms, and it usually means "are you free?" for a chat or a favour. With a stranger or your boss, say Haben Sie Zeit?.
Phrase Breakdown
Hast
[hahst]
have
The verb 'haben' in second person singular form.
Hast du Hunger?
Are you hungry?
du
[doo]
you (singular/informal)
Used when speaking to one person informally.
Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?
How do you feel this evening?
Zeit
[tsayt]
time
Refers to the concept of time.
Ich habe keine Zeit.
I have no time.
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