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German Phrase

Gibt's eine Spendenaktion für die Schule?

/ɡɪpt͡s ˈaɪ̯nə ˈʃpɛndənˌaktsi̯oːn fyːɐ̯ diː ˈʃuːlə/
Meaning"Is there a fundraising campaign for the school?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether a fundraising campaign is being organized for the school. It implies interest in participating or contributing.

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When to use

Use this question when discussing upcoming school events, parent‑teacher meetings, or when you want to know if money can be raised for school projects, trips, or equipment.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Gibt'seineSpendenaktionfürdieSchule?

1

Gibt's (Gibt es)

The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines the verb "gibt" (from "geben") with the existential pronoun "es" and is used in yes‑no questions.

2

Indefinite article "eine"

"eine" is the feminine singular indefinite article, matching the noun "Spendenaktion".

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Noun compound "Spendenaktion"

"Spendenaktion" combines "Spende" (donation) and "Aktion" (campaign) to mean a fundraising campaign.

4

Preposition "für" + accusative

The preposition "für" always takes the accusative case, so "die Schule" stays unchanged.

🗨In Conversation

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Gibt's eine Spendenaktion für die Schule?

Is there a fundraising campaign for the school?

Ja, die Elterninitiative startet nächste Woche einen Kuchenverkauf.

Yes, the parents' committee is starting a cake sale next week.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Gibt eine Spendenaktion für die Schule?

    Missing the existential "es"; the correct form is "Gibt's" or "Gibt es".

  • Gibt's eine Spendeaktion für die Schule?

    Incorrect spelling; the correct compound is "Spendenaktion".

  • Gibt's eine Spendenaktion für der Schule?

    After "für" the noun must stay in accusative; "der Schule" would be wrong.

↔Alternatives

  • Gibt es eine Sammelaktion für die Schule?

    Is there a collection campaign for the school?

  • Wird für die Schule Geld gesammelt?

    Is money being collected for the school?

  • Steht eine Spendenaktion für die Schule an?

    Is a fundraising campaign scheduled for the school?

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Cultural Tip

Fundraising (Spendenaktionen) are common in German schools and are usually organized by the Elternverein (parents' association) or the Schülervertretung (student council). When asking, a polite tone is appreciated; you can also say "Entschuldigung, darf ich fragen…". Regional variations exist – in southern Germany "Spendenlauf" (charity run) is a popular form of fundraising.