Es gibt ein Buch auf dem Tisch.
English: There is a book on the table.
- Language
- German
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Hilfswörter und Grundverben
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
German uses 'es gibt' or 'da ist/da sind' to say something exists or is present.
When to use it
Use to say something exists, is present, or is missing.
Key forms
- es gibt + Akkusativ
- da ist + Singular
- da sind + Plural
- es gibt nicht
- Ist da ...? / Gibt es ...?
Examples
Da sind drei Fenster im Zimmer.
English: There are three windows in the room.
Es gibt keine Milch.
English: There isn't any milk.
Gibt es Fragen?
English: Are there any questions?
Tips
- Use 'es gibt' with the accusative case for what exists.
- 'Da ist' is for one thing; 'da sind' is for more than one.
- In questions, switch the word order: 'Gibt es ...?'
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