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German Phrase

Hat dieses Dessert Nüsse?

/haːt ˈdiːzəs dɛˈsɛʁt ˈnʏsə/
Meaning"Does this dessert have nuts?"
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Meaning

Literally, ‘Does this dessert have nuts?’ It is a straightforward way to ask about the presence of nuts in a sweet dish, often used when checking for allergens or personal preference.

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When to use

Use this question when you’re at a café, restaurant, or at a friend’s house and you need to know whether the dessert you’re about to eat contains nuts. It’s especially handy for people with nut allergies or those who simply dislike nuts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HatdiesesDessertNüsse?

1

Hat (haben)

‘Hat’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of the verb ‘haben’ and is used to ask if something possesses something.

2

dieses (demonstrative pronoun)

‘dieses’ is the neuter accusative form of ‘dieser’, matching the neuter noun ‘Dessert’.

3

Dessert (neuter noun)

‘Dessert’ is a neuter noun; its article in the accusative is ‘das’, which is omitted in questions.

4

Nüsse (plural noun)

‘Nüsse’ is the plural of ‘die Nuss’; in this sentence it functions as the direct object (what the dessert might have).

🗨In Conversation

A

Hat dieses Dessert Nüsse?

Does this dessert have nuts?

Ja, es enthält Nüsse. Möchtest du etwas anderes?

Yes, it contains nuts. Would you like something else?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist dieses Dessert Nüsse?

    ‘Ist’ means ‘is’; you need the verb ‘haben’ to ask about possession.

  • Hat dieser Dessert Nüsse?

    ‘Dessert’ is neuter, so the correct demonstrative pronoun is ‘dieses’, not ‘dieser’.

  • Hat dieses Dessert Nuss?

    ‘Nuss’ is singular; the question asks about any nuts, so the plural ‘Nüsse’ is required.

↔Alternatives

  • Enthält dieses Dessert Nüsse?

    Does this dessert contain nuts?

  • Sind in diesem Dessert Nüsse?

    Are there nuts in this dessert?

  • Gibt es Nüsse in diesem Dessert?

    Are there nuts in this dessert?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it’s common for menus to list allergens, but not all establishments do. When you’re unsure, asking ‘Hat dieses Dessert Nüsse?’ is perfectly polite. Remember that ‘Nüsse’ can refer to any type of nut, so if you’re allergic to a specific one (e.g., almonds), you might want to specify: ‘Hat dieses Dessert Mandeln?’