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German Phrase

Gibt's 'ne App fürs Handy?

/ɡɪpt͡s ˈneː ˈap fʏɐs ˈhandy/
Meaning"Is there an app for the phone?"
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Meaning

A casual way to ask whether there is an application (software) available for a mobile phone. The sentence is fully colloquial, using several spoken contractions.

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When to use

Use this phrase in informal settings—talking with friends, classmates, or coworkers about tech. It’s perfect for quick, spoken inquiries in cafés, on the street, or in chat messages.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Gibt's'neAppfürsHandy?

1

Gibt's

Contraction of "gibt es" (there is/are). Used in spoken German to ask about existence.

2

'ne

Colloquial short form of "eine" (feminine indefinite article). Common in informal speech.

3

fürs

Contraction of "für das" (for the). Used before neuter nouns like "Handy".

4

App

Borrowed English noun, feminine in German: "die App".

5

Handy

German word for mobile phone, neuter: "das Handy".

🗨In Conversation

A

Gibt's 'ne App fürs Handy?

Is there an app for the phone?

Ja, die gibt's schon. Schau im App‑Store nach.

Yes, there is one. Look it up in the App Store.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Gibt's eine App für das Handy?

    In very formal contexts you should use "Gibt es" instead of the contraction.

  • Gibt's 'ne App für das Handy?

    The article "eine" should not be shortened in written German unless you are mimicking speech.

  • Gibt's 'ne App fürs Handy?

    If you want to be precise, use "für das"; "fürs" is colloquial.

  • Gibt's 'ne App fürs Handy?

    Do not translate "Handy" to "Handy" in English; the English equivalent is "mobile phone" or "cell phone".

↔Alternatives

  • Gibt es eine App für das Handy?

    Is there an app for the phone?

  • Kennt ihr eine App für das Handy?

    Do you know an app for the phone?

  • Hast du eine App für dein Handy?

    Do you have an app for your phone?

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Cultural Tip

German speakers love shortcuts in everyday speech, especially among younger people. While "Gibt's 'ne App fürs Handy?" sounds natural in a chat or face‑to‑face talk, avoid the contractions in formal writing or when speaking to strangers you want to impress. Also, note that "Handy" is a German‑specific term for a mobile phone; in Austria you might hear "Mobiltelefon" more often.