German Phrase
Ja, die haben wir auf Lager.
Meaning
Literally: “Yes, we have those in stock.” The speaker confirms that the items previously mentioned are available and ready for sale or delivery.
When to use
Use this sentence in retail, customer‑service, or any situation where a client asks whether a product is available. It’s a polite yet direct way to reassure the listener that the goods are on hand.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,diehabenwiraufLager.
Ja
A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can start a sentence to confirm something.
die
Demonstrative pronoun in plural, referring to a previously mentioned noun (e.g., “die T-Shirts”).
haben
Present tense of the verb *haben* (to have). Here it is used as a main verb in a declarative clause.
wir
First‑person plural pronoun, the subject of the clause.
auf Lager
Fixed prepositional phrase meaning “in stock / on the shelf”. It functions as an adverbial complement.
🗨In Conversation
Haben Sie die blauen T‑Shirts noch?
Do you still have the blue T‑shirts?
Ja, die haben wir auf Lager.
Yes, we have them in stock.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, die haben wir Lager.
The preposition *auf* is required; *Lager* alone does not form the idiomatic expression.
Ja, wir haben die auf Lager.
Word order is acceptable but less natural in spoken German; the typical order places the pronoun *die* before the verb.
Ja, die haben wir im Lager.
While understandable, *im Lager* sounds more like a location (inside a warehouse) rather than the idiomatic “in stock”.
↔Alternatives
Ja, wir haben sie vorrätig.
Yes, we have them available.
Ja, die sind bei uns vorhanden.
Yes, those are available with us.
Ja, wir führen das gerade.
Yes, we currently carry that.
Cultural Tip
German business communication values clarity and efficiency. Phrases like *auf Lager* are common in shops, warehouses, and online stores. When speaking to a German customer, keep the tone professional and avoid overly casual filler words; a short, factual answer is appreciated.