How to Say ‘Is there’ in German
Gibt es
gipt ess
[gipt ess]
💬 Usage Tip: [gibt es] is the useful pattern for asking whether something exists or is available: [Gibt es einen privaten Bereich?] You can reuse it with almost anything: [Gibt es einen Hochstuhl?]
Phrase Breakdown
Gibt
[gipt]
is there / are there
A common phrase used to ask whether something exists or is available.
Gibt es einen Raum für private Feiern?
Is there a room for private celebrations?
es
[ess]
it / there
In 'gibt es', 'es' helps form the expression meaning 'there is' or 'there are'.
Es wäre schön, wenn wir etwas mehr Ruhe hätten.
It would be nice if we had a bit more quiet.
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