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German Phrase

Hat dieses Paket eine Sendungsnummer?

/hat ˈdiːzəs paˈkɛt ˈaɪ̯nə ˈzɛndʊŋsˌnʊmɐ/
Meaning"Does this package have a tracking number?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the particular package being discussed already has a tracking number assigned to it. It is a straightforward yes‑no question used when you need to verify if a shipment can be followed online.

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When to use

Use this phrase at a post office, with a courier service, or when speaking with a seller about a shipment. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, though you may add ‘bitte’ for extra politeness.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HatdiesesPaketeineSendungsnummer?

1

Hat (haben)

‘Hat’ is the 3rd person singular present of ‘haben’ and is used as the main verb in yes‑no questions.

2

dieses (demonstrative pronoun)

‘dieses’ is the neuter nominative form of the demonstrative pronoun ‘dies‑’, matching the gender and case of ‘Paket’.

3

Paket (neuter noun)

‘Paket’ is a neuter noun; its nominative singular article is ‘das’, but in a question the article is omitted.

4

eine (indefinite article)

‘eine’ is the feminine accusative indefinite article, agreeing with ‘Sendungsnummer’.

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Sendungsnummer (feminine noun)

‘Sendungsnummer’ (tracking number) is a feminine noun; the accusative form is identical to the nominative.

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Verb‑second (V2) word order

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

🗨In Conversation

A

Hat dieses Paket eine Sendungsnummer?

Does this package have a tracking number?

Ja, die Nummer lautet 1234567890.

Yes, the number is 1234567890.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hat dieser Paket eine Sendungsnummer?

    ‘dieser’ is masculine; the noun ‘Paket’ is neuter, so the correct form is ‘dieses’.

  • Hat dieses Paket ein Sendungsnummer?

    ‘ein’ is the neuter indefinite article; ‘Sendungsnummer’ is feminine, so you need ‘eine’.

  • Hat das Paket eine Sendungsnummer?

    While grammatically correct, using ‘das’ instead of ‘dieses’ changes the nuance; ‘dieses’ points to a specific package just mentioned.

↔Alternatives

  • Verfügt dieses Paket über eine Sendungsnummer?

    Does this package have a tracking number?

  • Gibt es für dieses Paket eine Sendungsnummer?

    Is there a tracking number for this package?

  • Können Sie mir die Sendungsnummer zu diesem Paket nennen?

    Can you tell me the tracking number for this package?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, most parcels sent via DHL, Hermes, or Deutsche Post receive a ‘Sendungsnummer’ automatically, which can be entered on the carrier’s website to track the shipment. When asking for a number, it’s polite to use the formal ‘Sie’ form with staff at a post office, but among friends or in a casual shop you can use the informal ‘du’ and drop the polite particles.