How to Say ‘Do you have some time for me?’ in German
Hast du etwas Zeit für mich?
💬 Usage Tip: Sentence structure in German typically places the verb second. This question is a good example.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This phrase encapsulates the importance of personal connection in German song and culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Hast du etwas Zeit
Für mich?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hast
[hahst]
have
The verb 'haben' in second person singular form.
Hast du Zeit?
Do you have time?
du
[doo]
you
The pronoun 'du' in nominative form.
Du hast Recht.
You are right.
etwas
[EHT-vahs]
some
Indicates an unspecified amount or quantity.
Ich brauche etwas Hilfe.
I need some help.
Zeit
[tsayt]
time
Refers to the concept of time.
Zeit ist kostbar.
Time is precious.
für
[fyr]
for
A preposition indicating purpose or destination.
Für dich mache ich alles.
For you, I would do anything.
mich
[mikh]
me
The pronoun 'mich' in accusative form.
Dieser Platz ist für mich.
This seat is for me.
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