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German Phrase

Hat dieses Gericht Nüsse?

/hat ˈdiːzəs ɡəˈʁɪç ˈnʏsə/
Meaning"Does this dish contain nuts?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the dish you are looking at or about to order contains any nuts. It is a crucial question for people with nut allergies or dietary restrictions.

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When to use

Use this phrase in restaurants, cafés, canteens, or at a food stall when you need to confirm the presence of nuts before eating. It is also handy when speaking with a friend about a recipe.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HatdiesesGerichtNüsse?

1

Hat (haben)

Third‑person singular present of 'haben' used for yes/no questions with verb‑subject inversion.

2

dieses (demonstrative pronoun)

Neuter nominative singular matching the noun 'Gericht'; means 'this'.

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Gericht (noun)

Neuter noun meaning 'dish' or 'meal'; takes the article 'das' in the singular.

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Nüsse (plural noun)

Plural of 'Nuss' (nut); used without an article after 'haben' in a yes/no question.

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Question word order

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

🗨In Conversation

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Hat dieses Gericht Nüsse?

Does this dish contain nuts?

Ja, es enthält Nüsse. Wenn Sie möchten, kann ich Ihnen ein nussfreies Gericht empfehlen.

Yes, it contains nuts. If you like, I can recommend a nut‑free dish.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist dieses Gericht Nüsse?

    Use 'haben' (hat) for possession; 'sein' (ist) is not correct here.

  • Hat die Gericht Nüsse?

    The noun 'Gericht' is neuter, so the demonstrative must be 'dieses', not 'die'.

  • Hat dieses Gericht Nuss?

    When referring to nuts in general, use the plural 'Nüsse', not the singular.

↔Alternatives

  • Enthält dieses Gericht Nüsse?

    Does this dish contain nuts?

  • Gibt es Nüsse in diesem Gericht?

    Are there nuts in this dish?

  • Sind Nüsse in diesem Gericht?

    Are nuts in this dish?

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Cultural Tip

German food law requires restaurants to list the 14 most common allergens, including nuts, on menus or on request. Still, many smaller eateries may not have printed lists, so asking directly is considered polite and shows you care about your health. Using the formal 'Sie' form (e.g., 'Hat dieses Gericht Nüsse?') is standard with waitstaff unless they invite you to use 'du'.