German Phrase
Ja, die gibt's.
Meaning
A short, informal way to confirm that something exists or is available. It translates to 'Yes, there is/they are' and is often used when the speaker refers back to a specific item or group that has just been mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when someone asks if a particular thing is present, e.g., a product in a shop, a book in a library, or a seat in a theater. It fits spoken German and informal written contexts like chat or social media.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jadiegibt's
Ja (affirmation)
Used to answer positively, similar to 'yes' in English. It can stand alone or start a sentence.
die (demonstrative pronoun)
Refers to a previously mentioned noun; here it is the feminine singular or plural form.
gibt's (contraction of gibt es)
Colloquial contraction of the verb geben + the impersonal pronoun es. It means 'there is/are'.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du das neue Buch von Müller?
Do you have the new book by Müller?
Ja, die gibt's.
Yes, there is (it).
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, die gibts.
The correct spelling includes an apostrophe to show the contraction: "gibt's".
Ja, die gibt es.
When using the full form, the pronoun must be "das" if the antecedent is neuter: "Ja, das gibt es."
Ja die gibt's.
A comma after "Ja" is required in standard punctuation.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das gibt es.
Yes, it exists.
Ja, das ist da.
Yes, it's there.
Ja, wir haben das.
Yes, we have it.
Cultural Tip
The contraction "gibt's" is typical of everyday spoken German, especially in northern and central regions. In formal writing you should use the full form "gibt es". Also, the demonstrative "die" matches the gender and number of the noun you are referring to, so make sure it aligns with the antecedent (e.g., "die" for feminine singular or plural, "der" for masculine, "das" for neuter).