German Phrase
Hast du deinen Reisepass bereit?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener already has their passport prepared, typically before traveling or going through security. It implies a sense of readiness and is often used in informal conversation.
When to use
Use this question right before a trip, at the airport, or when someone is about to leave for an international destination. It’s casual, so it fits among friends, family, or colleagues you know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HastdudeinenReisepassbereit
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In yes/no questions the finite verb (hast) moves to the first position, followed by the subject (du).
Possessive Pronoun Declension
"deinen" is the accusative masculine form of "dein" because Reisepass is masculine and the sentence uses the accusative case.
Accusative Object
Reisepass is the direct object of the verb "haben" (implied in the question), so it takes the accusative case.
Adverbial "bereit"
"bereit" functions as an adjective meaning "ready" and follows the object without a linking verb.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du deinen Reisepass bereit?
Do you have your passport ready?
Ja, ich habe ihn gerade im Rucksack verstaut.
Yes, I just put it in my backpack.
✕Common Mistakes
Hast du dein Reisepass bereit?
The possessive must match the accusative masculine noun, so it should be "deinen".
Bist du deinen Reisepass bereit?
Using "bist du" would be incorrect because the verb "sein" does not convey possession.
Hast du deinen Reisepass ist bereit?
Placing a question mark after "bereit" is fine, but some learners mistakenly add "ist" before it, creating a redundant structure.
↔Alternatives
Bist du mit deinem Reisepass fertig?
Are you all set with your passport?
Hast du deinen Pass schon griffbereit?
Do you already have your passport at hand?
Ist dein Reisepass bereit?
Is your passport ready?
Cultural Tip
In German, asking about a passport is usually done informally with "du" among people you know. In more formal settings (e.g., with a travel agent or airline staff) you would use the polite form: "Haben Sie Ihren Reisepass bereit?" Also, Germans often keep their passport in a safe place at home, so the phrase can imply that the person has already taken it out of storage.