How do you say "Are you going for a walk today?" in German?

"Are you going for a walk today?" in German is "Gehst du heute spazieren?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Gehst du heute spazieren?" mean in English?

"Gehst du heute spazieren?" means "Are you going for a walk today?" in English. Usage tip: A natural weather-follow-up question. German yes/no questions usually start with the verb.

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How to Say ‘Are you going for a walk today?’ in German

Gehst du heute spazieren?

gayst doo HOY-tuh shpa-TSEER-en

[gayst doo HOY-tuh shpa-TSEER-en]

💬 Usage Tip: A natural weather-follow-up question. German yes/no questions usually start with the verb.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This sounds friendly and normal after talking about nice weather—especially with friends, neighbors, or coworkers.

Phrase Breakdown

Gehst du

gayst doo

are you going

Question form with ‘du’ asking about an action in the present.

Example

Gehst du mit?

Are you coming along?

Words in this phrase

Gehst

[gayst]

are you going

Question form asking if someone is going somewhere.

Example

Gehst du heute spazieren oder bleibst du zu Hause?

Are you going for a walk today or staying at home?

[doo]

you

Informal singular 'you'.

Example

Gehst du heute spazieren, wenn es trocken bleibt?

Are you going for a walk today if it stays dry?

heute

[HOY-tuh]

today

Refers to this day.

Example

Gehst du heute spazieren oder erst morgen?

Are you going for a walk today or only tomorrow?

spazieren

[shpa-TSEER-en]

for a walk

Used with gehen to mean walking for pleasure.

Example

Bei gutem Wetter gehe ich gern spazieren.

In good weather I like to go for a walk.

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