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German Phrase

Hast du ein Fitnessstudio?

/has(t) duː aɪn ˈfɪt.nɪsˌʃtuː.di/
Meaning"Do you have a gym?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Do you have a gym?” It is used to ask whether someone owns a fitness studio or, more colloquially, whether they have a membership to a gym.

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When to use

Use this sentence in informal conversation with friends, classmates, or coworkers when you want to know if they belong to a gym, are looking for a place to work out, or if they happen to own a fitness facility.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HastdueinFitnessstudio?

1

Verb‑Second (V2) in Questions

In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.

2

Haben – 2nd Person Singular

"Hast" is the present‑tense form of "haben" for "du" (you).

3

Indefinite Article "ein"

"Fitnessstudio" is a neuter noun, so the nominative indefinite article is "ein".

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Noun Gender & Plural

"Fitnessstudio" is neuter (das Fitnessstudio); its plural is "die Fitnessstudios".

🗨In Conversation

A

Hast du ein Fitnessstudio?

Do you have a gym?

Ja, ich habe eines. Wir trainieren dort dreimal pro Woche.

Yes, I have one. We work out there three times a week.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • du hast ein Fitnessstudio?

    In yes‑no questions the verb must come first; "du hast..." is a statement, not a question.

  • ein Fitnessstudio hast du?

    While grammatically possible, this word order sounds overly formal or poetic in everyday speech.

  • Hast du ein Fitnessstudios?

    The noun is singular; the indefinite article "ein" cannot be used with a plural noun.

↔Alternatives

  • Gehst du ins Fitnessstudio?

    Do you go to the gym?

  • Hast du ein Fitnessstudio in der Nähe?

    Do you have a gym nearby?

  • Besitzt du ein Fitnessstudio?

    Do you own a gym?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany the word "Fitnessstudio" usually refers to a commercial gym with cardio machines, weight areas, and group‑class rooms. Many people have a membership rather than owning a studio themselves. When speaking to strangers, it’s more polite to use the formal "Haben Sie ein Fitnessstudio?". Also, Germans often ask about the opening hours ("Öffnungszeiten") and whether there are special contracts before committing to a membership.