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German Phrase

Ist bis morgen garantiert?

/ɪst bɪs ˈmɔʁɡn̩ ɡaʁanˈtiːɐ̯t/
Meaning"Is it guaranteed by tomorrow?"
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Meaning

A yes‑no question asking whether something will be guaranteed by tomorrow. It can refer to a delivery, a service, a deadline, or any promise that should be fulfilled before the next day.

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When to use

Use this sentence in business or informal contexts when you need a clear confirmation that a promise will be kept by the next day – for example, when you ask a supplier about a shipment or a colleague about a report.

Grammar Breakdown

Istbismorgengarantiert

1

Verb‑First Question

In German yes/no questions the finite verb (here ‘ist’) moves to the first position.

2

Preposition ‘bis’

‘bis’ means ‘by / until’ and is followed directly by a time expression without a preposition.

3

Participle as Predicate

‘garantiert’ is the past participle of ‘garantieren’ used predicatively, similar to an adjective.

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Word Order with Time

When a time adverb follows a preposition, it stays after the preposition (bis morgen).

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist bis morgen garantiert?

Is it guaranteed by tomorrow?

Ja, wir haben die Unterlagen bereits fertig und senden sie heute Abend.

Yes, we already have the documents ready and will send them this evening.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Ist bis morgen garantiert?

    For future‑oriented guarantees, native speakers often prefer ‘wird’ instead of ‘ist’. ‘Ist’ sounds like a present‑state guarantee.

  • Ist morgen bis garantiert?

    The preposition ‘bis’ must precede the time expression, not follow it.

  • Ist bis morgen die Garantie?

    Using the noun ‘Garantie’ (e.g., ‘Gibt es eine Garantie bis morgen?’) changes the nuance; the participle form is needed for a predicate.

Alternatives

  • Wird das bis morgen garantiert?

    Will that be guaranteed by tomorrow?

  • Können Sie das bis morgen zusichern?

    Can you assure that it will be done by tomorrow?

  • Steht die Garantie bis morgen?

    Is the guarantee valid until tomorrow?

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Cultural Tip

In German business communication, asking for a guarantee (‘garantiert’) is strong language and can imply a legal commitment. If you want a softer request, use ‘zusichern’ or ‘versprechen’. Also, Germans appreciate precise time frames – saying ‘bis morgen’ is clear and expected.