German Phrase
Bietest du eine kostenlose Beratung an?
Meaning
This question asks whether the listener provides a free consultation. It is commonly used when you want to know if a service, a specialist, or a company will give you advice without charge.
When to use
Use it in business or professional contexts—when contacting a potential service provider, a freelancer, a legal or medical office, or any company that might offer an introductory meeting at no cost.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BietestdueinekostenloseBeratungan?
Bieten (verb)
The verb 'bieten' means 'to offer' and is a regular verb; in the present tense, the du‑form adds -st: 'bietest'.
Du‑Pronoun
Use 'du' for informal singular address; it follows the verb in a question.
Indefinite article 'eine'
'Eine' is the feminine singular indefinite article, matching the noun 'Beratung'.
Adjective ending '-e'
With an indefinite article, the adjective takes the weak ending '-e': 'kostenlose'.
Separable prefix 'an'
'An' is a separable prefix of 'anbieten' and moves to the sentence end in main clauses and questions.
🗨In Conversation
Bietest du eine kostenlose Beratung an?
Do you offer a free consultation?
Ja, wir können ein 30‑minütiges Erstgespräch kostenlos vereinbaren.
Yes, we can arrange a 30‑minute initial meeting for free.
✕Common Mistakes
Bist du eine kostenlose Beratung?
‘Bist du’ means ‘are you’; the correct verb for ‘to offer’ is ‘bieten’.
Bietest du eine kostenloser Beratung an?
With the indefinite article ‘eine’, the adjective takes the weak ending ‘-e’, not ‘-er’.
Anbieten du eine kostenlose Beratung?
In a question the verb comes first, and the separable prefix ‘an’ moves to the end.
↔Alternatives
Gibst du eine kostenlose Beratung?
Do you give a free consultation?
Bieten Sie eine kostenlose Beratung an?
Do you (formal) offer a free consultation?
Kann ich eine kostenlose Beratung erhalten?
Can I receive a free consultation?
Cultural Tip
In German business communication the formal 'Sie' is preferred unless you have already established a personal relationship. Switching to 'du' can be seen as overly familiar, so use the formal version 'Bieten Sie eine kostenlose Beratung an?' with new contacts.