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German Phrase

Hat jemand unsere Getränke vergessen?

/haːt ˈjeːmand ˈʔʊnzʁə ˈɡeːʁənkə fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/
Meaning"Did anyone forget our drinks?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether anyone has forgotten our drinks. It is used when you notice that drinks are missing after a gathering or event, and you want to find out who might have left them behind.

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When to use

Use this question when you are at a party, meeting, or any group setting and you realize the drinks you ordered or brought are not where they should be. It’s a polite way to check if someone accidentally took them.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HatjemandunsereGetränkevergessen

1

Verb‑Subject Inversion

In yes‑no questions the finite verb (Hat) moves to the first position, followed by the subject (jemand).

2

Indefinite Pronoun "jemand"

"jemand" means "someone" and always takes third‑person singular verb forms.

3

Possessive Pronoun "unsere"

"unsere" agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun "Getränke" (plural accusative).

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Past Participle "vergessen"

"vergessen" is the past participle used with the auxiliary verb "haben" to form the perfect tense.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hat jemand unsere Getränke vergessen?

Did anyone forget our drinks?

Ich glaube, ich habe sie aus Versehen mitgenommen.

I think I accidentally took them.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hat jemand unsere Getränke verloren?

    Do not use "verloren" here; "verloren" means lost, not forgotten.

  • Hat jemand mein Getränk vergessen?

    If the drinks belong to the group, "unsere" is correct; using "mein" would be wrong unless it’s only yours.

  • Haben jemand unsere Getränke vergessen?

    The verb must be in third‑person singular to match "jemand"; do not use "Haben".

↔Alternatives

  • Hat jemand unsere Drinks vergessen?

    Did anyone forget our drinks?

  • Ist jemandem unser Getränk entfallen?

    Did someone forget about our drink?

  • Hat jemand die Getränke übersehen?

    Did anyone overlook the drinks?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it’s common to ask such a question in a calm, neutral tone. Using "jemand" (someone) keeps the query non‑accusatory. If you’re at a formal event, you might add "Entschuldigung" at the start: "Entschuldigung, hat jemand unsere Getränke vergessen?"