How do you say "Is there also a special dessert with it?" in German?

"Is there also a special dessert with it?" in German is "Gibt es auch ein spezielles Dessert dazu?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Gibt es auch ein spezielles Dessert dazu?" mean in English?

"Gibt es auch ein spezielles Dessert dazu?" means "Is there also a special dessert with it?" in English.

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How to Say ‘Is there also a special dessert with it?’ in German

Gibt es auch ein spezielles Dessert dazu?

gipt ess owkh ine shpeh-tsee-ELL-ess day-SER dah-TSOO

[gipt ess owkh ine shpeh-tsee-ELL-ess day-SER dah-TSOO]

Phrase Breakdown

Gibt

[gipt]

is there / are there

A common verb form of 'geben' used to ask whether something is available or included.

Example

Gibt es heute auch ein spezielles Dessert dazu?

Is there also a special dessert included today?

[ess]

there / it

In 'gibt es', 'es' is part of the fixed expression meaning 'there is/are'.

Example

Gibt es noch Platz auf der Terrasse?

Is there still space on the terrace?

auch

[owkh]

also / too

Used to add the idea of 'also' or 'as well' in a question or statement.

Example

Gibt es auch vegetarische Optionen?

Are there also vegetarian options?

Ein spezielles Dessert

ine shpeh-tsee-ELL-ess day-SER

a special dessert

Refers to a dessert that is extra or specially chosen for the menu.

Example

Zum Menü gibt es ein spezielles Dessert.

There is a special dessert with the menu.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a neuter noun like 'Dessert'.

Example

Ich hätte gern ein Wasser.

I would like a water.

spezielles

[shpeh-tsee-ELL-ess]

special

An adjective describing something particular, seasonal, or different from the regular menu.

Example

Wir probieren heute ein spezielles Menü.

We are trying a special menu today.

Dessert

[day-SER]

dessert

A sweet course served after the main meal; the German word is the same as in English.

Example

Das Dessert sieht lecker aus.

The dessert looks delicious.

dazu

[dah-TSOO]

with it / included

Here it means something comes along with the menu or offer.

Example

Zum Menü gibt es ein Getränk dazu.

A drink is included with the menu.

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