German Phrase
Hab ich genug bezahlten Urlaub?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether they have sufficient paid vacation days left. It can refer to the statutory minimum or to the amount granted by the employer, and is often asked before planning a trip or a longer leave.
When to use
Use this question when you need to confirm your remaining paid leave before booking a holiday, requesting time off, or discussing work‑life balance with your manager or HR department.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HabichgenugbezahltenUrlaub?
Verb inversion
In yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, so "hab" (1st person singular of haben) precedes the subject "ich".
Quantifier "genug"
"Genug" functions as an adverb meaning "enough" and does not affect case; the noun phrase that follows stays in the accusative.
Adjective declension after quantifier
When an adjective follows a quantifier like "genug" without an article, it takes the strong ending. For masculine accusative singular this is "-en", giving "bezahlten".
Accusative case
"Urlaub" is the direct object of the verb "haben" and therefore appears in the accusative case.
🗨In Conversation
Hab ich genug bezahlten Urlaub?
Do I have enough paid vacation?
Ja, du hast noch zehn Tage übrig.
Yes, you still have ten days left.
✕Common Mistakes
Hab ich genug bezahlten Urlaub?
In formal writing you should use the full form "Habe ich"; the contraction is acceptable only in spoken, informal contexts.
Hab ich genug bezahlter Urlaub?
The adjective needs the strong accusative ending "-en" after the quantifier "genug".
Hab ich genug bezahlten Urlaubs?
"Urlaub" is not genitive here; the noun stays in the accusative, so no "-s" ending.
↔Alternatives
Habe ich ausreichend bezahlten Urlaub?
Do I have sufficient paid vacation?
Stehen mir genug bezahlte Urlaubstage zur Verfügung?
Do I have enough paid vacation days available?
Wie viel bezahlten Urlaub habe ich noch?
How much paid vacation do I still have?
Cultural Tip
In Germany the Bundesurlaubsgesetz guarantees a minimum of 24 paid vacation days per year (four weeks). Many companies add extra days, especially in the public sector. When asking about "genug" vacation, be aware that the legal minimum may differ from your contract, and it’s polite to check your personal entitlement before making travel plans.