Haben Sie geöffnet?
/ˈhaːbən ziː ɡəˈʔœfnət/word by word
The English phrase "are you open?" is translated into German as Haben Sie geöffnet?
This phrase is used to ask if a business or shop is currently available for customers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Do you have opened?", where geöffnet is the past participle of öffnen (to open).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of northern Germany, the phrase Haben Sie noch offen? means "Are you still open?"
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhaːbən ziː ɡəˈʔœfnət/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Sind Sie offen? English speakers often mistakenly say Sind Sie offen?, which sounds like you are asking if the person themselves is physically unclosed or "open" in a metaphorical sense, rather than asking about business hours.
When do people say it?
A common way for a shopkeeper to respond to this question is Ja, wir haben geöffnet (Yes, we are open).
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Ja, wir sind noch geöffnet.Yes, we are still open.
- Hey, ist der Supermarkt jetzt geöffnet?Hey, is the supermarket open now?
Example conversation
Julia is standing in front of a small bakery in the morning.
- JuliaGuten Morgen, haben Sie geöffnet?Good morning, are you open?
- JulianJa, wir haben gerade erst geöffnet.Yes, we have just opened.
- JuliaDas ist gut, ich hätte gerne zwei Brötchen.That is good, I would like two rolls.
- JulianSehr gerne, bitte sehr.With pleasure, here you go.
