How do you say "Do we need anything else?" in German?

"Do we need anything else?" in German is "Brauchen wir noch etwas?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Do we need anything else?’ in German

Q: What does "Brauchen wir noch etwas?" mean in English?

"Brauchen wir noch etwas?" means "Do we need anything else?" in English. Usage tip: This is a natural checklist question. Word-for-word: 'Need we still something?' but in real English: 'Do we need anything else?'

Brauchen wir noch etwas?

BROW-khen veer nokh ET-vas

[BROW-khen veer nokh ET-vas]

💬 Usage Tip: This is a natural checklist question. Word-for-word: 'Need we still something?' but in real English: 'Do we need anything else?'

🇩🇪 In Germany: In German work culture, asking this before departure sounds proactive and professional, not nervous.

Phrase Breakdown

Brauchen

[BROW-khen]

do we need

A question form of 'brauchen' used to ask if something is necessary.

Example

Brauchen wir noch etwas für das Set?

Do we need anything else for the set?

wir

[veer]

The pronoun for a group including the speaker.

Example

Brauchen wir noch Ersatzkarten?

Do we need more backup memory cards?

Noch etwas

nokh ET-vas

anything else

Means 'something more' or 'any additional thing'.

Example

Braucht ihr noch etwas?

Do you need anything else?

Words in this phrase

noch

[nokh]

still / else / more

Adds the idea of something additional or remaining.

Example

Brauchen wir noch Licht?

Do we still need lighting?

etwas

[ET-vas]

something / anything

Refers to an unspecified item or need.

Example

Brauchen wir noch etwas für die Kamera?

Do we need anything else for the camera?

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