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German Phrase

Gibt's ein tägliches Limit fürs Abheben?

/ɡɪpt͡s aɪn ˈtɛːɡlɪçəs ˈlɪmɪt fyːɐ̯s ˈʔapˈheːbən/
Meaning"Is there a daily limit for withdrawals?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether there is a daily limit on how much money can be withdrawn, typically at an ATM or from a bank account. It is a practical question you might ask a bank representative or look up in the terms of your card.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to clarify the maximum amount you can take out in one day, for example before a trip, when budgeting cash, or when you notice your ATM card is declined after several withdrawals.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Gibt'seintäglichesLimitfürsAbheben?

1

Gibt's = Gibt es

The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines "gibt" (gives/exists) with "es" (it), used in spoken German for "Is there...".

2

Adjective ending -es

After the indefinite article "ein" with a neuter noun, the adjective takes the weak ending "-es" (tägliches).

3

Limit (neuter)

"Limit" is a loanword from English and is neuter in German (das Limit).

4

fürs = für das

"fürs" is a spoken contraction of the preposition "für" + the neuter article "das".

5

Nominalized verb "Abheben"

When a verb is used as a noun, it is capitalized: "Abheben" (the act of withdrawing).

🗨In Conversation

A

Gibt's ein tägliches Limit fürs Abheben?

Is there a daily limit for withdrawals?

Ja, unser Limit liegt bei 500 Euro pro Tag.

Yes, our limit is 500 euros per day.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Gibt es ein tägliches Limit für das Abheben?

    Grammatically correct, but the contracted "Gibt's" sounds more natural in spoken German.

  • ein tägliches Limit für das Abheben

    Avoid using "das" after "für" when you can contract to "fürs"; the contraction is more idiomatic.

  • ein tägliches Limit für Abheben

    Missing article "das" (or its contraction) after "für"; the preposition requires a definite article.

↔Alternatives

  • Gibt es ein tägliches Abhebungslimit?

    Is there a daily withdrawal limit?

  • Wie hoch ist das tägliche Limit für das Abheben?

    What is the daily limit for withdrawals?

  • Gibt es ein Tageslimit beim Geldabheben?

    Is there a daily limit when withdrawing money?

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Cultural Tip

In German-speaking countries banks usually set a daily withdrawal limit for security reasons. The limit can differ between ATMs, debit cards, and credit cards. When asking at a bank, use the formal "Sie" form (e.g., "Könnten Sie mir bitte sagen…"). The contracted form "Gibt's" is fine in casual conversation but might be too informal for a bank counter.