German Phrase
Gibt's ein Schulkonzert?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a school concert is planned or will take place. It can refer to an upcoming event or simply inquire if such a concert exists at the school.
When to use
Use this informal question when you talk to classmates, teachers, or parents about school activities. It’s perfect for casual conversation, phone calls, or quick messages.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'seinSchulkonzert?
Gibt's (gibt es)
The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines "gibt" (gives/exists) and "es" (it) and is used in spoken German to ask if something exists.
Indefinite article "ein"
"Ein" is the neuter indefinite article used because "Schulkonzert" is a neuter noun (das Schulkonzert).
Compound noun "Schulkonzert"
German often forms nouns by compounding; here "Schule" + "Konzert" creates "Schulkonzert" meaning a concert organized by a school.
Word order in yes‑no questions
In German yes‑no questions the verb (or verb phrase) comes first, followed by the subject or other elements.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's ein Schulkonzert?
Is there a school concert?
Ja, am Freitag um 18 Uhr in der Aula.
Yes, on Friday at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt ein Schulkonzert?
Missing "es"; the correct form is "Gibt es…" or the contraction "Gibt's…".
Gibt's einen Schulkonzert?
"Schulkonzert" is neuter, so the indefinite article must be "ein", not "einen".
Gibt's ein Schulkonzert
A question mark is required in written German to signal a question.
↔Alternatives
Findet ein Schulkonzert statt?
Is a school concert taking place?
Steht ein Schulkonzert an?
Is a school concert scheduled?
Gibt es ein Konzert in der Schule?
Is there a concert at the school?
Cultural Tip
School concerts (Schulkonzerte) are a staple of German school life, often organized by the music class and performed in the school’s Aula. They can be formal (with a program and audience) or informal (students playing for each other). In written German you would normally write "Gibt es ein Schulkonzert?"; the contraction "Gibt's" is reserved for spoken, friendly contexts.