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How to Say ‘Is anything still free?’ in German

Ist noch was frei?

ist nohkh vas fry

[ist nohkh vas fry]

💬 Usage Tip: was here is casual spoken shorthand for etwas "something", not "what". You'll hear noch was all the time.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist noch

ist nohkh

Is there still

A question that starts with the verb. 'noch' has a guttural 'ch' sound, made in the back of the throat.

Example

Ist noch Kaffee da?

Is there still coffee?

Words in this phrase

Ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

noch

[nohkh]

Still

Refers to continuing in time.

Example

Ich bin noch am Arbeiten.

I am still working.

was frei?

vas fry

something free?

'was' is colloquial for 'etwas' (something), and the 'w' sounds like 'v'. 'frei' rhymes with 'fly'. Let your voice rise at the end.

Example

Ist hier was frei?

Is anything free here?

Words in this phrase

was

[vas]

something

Colloquial short form of 'etwas'.

Example

Ich muss dir was sagen.

I have to tell you something.

frei

[fry]

free / available

Used for appointment slots that are not yet taken.

Example

Der Termin ist noch frei.

The appointment is still available.

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