German Phrase
Ist der Service inbegriffen?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a particular service—such as breakfast, Wi‑Fi, cleaning, or a guided tour—is already included in the price you are paying. It is a neutral, polite way to clarify what you are getting for your money.
When to use
Use this question at hotels, vacation rentals, tour operators, or any service‑based purchase when you need to confirm if an extra amenity is part of the base price. It works both in formal settings (talking to reception staff) and informal ones (asking a fellow traveler).
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstderServiceinbegriffen?
Verb‑First Question
In German yes/no questions the finite verb (here 'ist') moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
Definite Article
'der' is the masculine nominative article that agrees with the noun 'Service'.
Predicative Adjective
'inbegriffen' is a past participle used as an adjective after 'sein' and does not take an ending.
Word Order
The structure is: Verb – Subject – Complement (Verb + Noun + Adjective).
🗨In Conversation
Ist der Service inbegriffen?
Is the service included?
Ja, das Frühstück und das WLAN sind inbegriffen.
Yes, breakfast and Wi‑Fi are included.
✕Common Mistakes
Sind der Service inbegriffen?
The subject 'der Service' is singular, so the verb must be 'ist', not 'sind'.
Der Service ist inbegriffen?
In a yes/no question the verb must precede the subject; the correct order is 'Ist der Service…'.
Ist der Service inbegriffener?
Do not add an ending (e.g., *inbegriffener*) because after 'sein' the adjective stays uninflected.
↔Alternatives
Ist der Service inklusive?
Is the service inclusive?
Ist das Service im Preis enthalten?
Is the service contained in the price?
Gehört der Service zum Preis dazu?
Does the service belong to the price?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries the word 'Service' can refer to a wide range of amenities, from room service to concierge assistance. While 'inbegriffen' is perfectly correct, many locals prefer 'inklusive' or 'im Preis enthalten' in everyday speech, especially in hospitality contexts. Adjust your phrasing according to the formality of the situation: 'Ist der Service inbegriffen?' sounds slightly more formal than 'Ist das Service inklusive?'.