How to Say ‘Did you see that?’ in German
Hast du das gesehen?
hahst doo dahs guh-ZAY-en
[hahst doo dahs guh-ZAY-en]
💬 Usage Tip: Very common spoken German. Literally: 'Have you seen that?' but it means 'Did you see that?'
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is exactly what people say to friends or strangers beside them right after a crazy goal.
Phrase Breakdown
Hast
[hahst]
have
From "haben"; used here to form the present perfect question.
Nach dem Tor fragt er: „Hast du das gesehen?“
After the goal, he asks: "Did you see that?"
du
[doo]
you
Informal singular "you."
Zu einem Freund sagt man: „Hast du das gesehen?“
To a friend, you say: "Did you see that?"
das
[dahs]
that
Refers to something just seen, like the goal or play.
Alle fragen sofort: „Hast du das gesehen?“
Everyone immediately asks: "Did you see that?"
gesehen
[guh-ZAY-en]
seen
Past participle of "sehen" meaning "to see."
Nach dem Fallrückzieher ruft sie: „Hast du das gesehen?“
After the bicycle kick, she shouts: "Did you see that?"
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