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German Phrase

Ist das das letzte Angebot?

/ɪst das das ˈlɛt͡stə ˈʔanɡəˌboːt/
Meaning"Is that the last offer?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the current proposal is the final one that will be made. It can be used in a sales or negotiation context to confirm that no further improvements will be offered.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are discussing prices, contracts, or any kind of deal and you want to know if the offer on the table is the last one the other party will make.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstdasdasletzteAngebot?

1

Verb‑First Question

In yes/no questions the finite verb (here *ist*) moves to the first position, followed by the subject.

2

Demonstrative Pronoun vs. Definite Article

The first *das* is a demonstrative pronoun meaning “that/this”, while the second *das* is the neuter definite article for *Angebot*.

3

Weak Declension of Adjectives

After a definite article the adjective *letzte* takes the weak ending *-e* (Nominativ Neutrum).

4

Nominativ Neutrum

*Angebot* is a neuter noun, so both the article and the adjective are in the neuter nominative form.

🗨In Conversation

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Ist das das letzte Angebot?

Is this the last offer?

Ja, das ist es. Wenn Sie jetzt unterschreiben, gilt es sofort.

Yes, it is. If you sign now, it takes effect immediately.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist das das letzte Angebot?

    The noun *Angebot* is neuter, so the correct article is *das*, not *der*.

  • Ist das das letzten Angebot?

    After the definite article *das* the adjective takes the weak ending *-e*, not *-en*.

  • Das ist das letzte Angebot?

    In spoken German the question mark is often omitted in writing, but the verb‑first order must stay; do not say *Das ist das letzte Angebot?* which changes the meaning to a statement with rising intonation.

↔Alternatives

  • Ist das das finale Angebot?

    Is this the final offer?

  • Ist das das letzte Angebot, das Sie machen können?

    Is this the last offer you can make?

  • Gibt es noch ein weiteres Angebot?

    Is there another offer?

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Cultural Tip

German business communication tends to be direct and to the point. Asking "Ist das das letzte Angebot?" is perfectly acceptable, but you may soften it with a polite phrase such as "Darf ich fragen, ob das das letzte Angebot ist?" if you want to sound especially courteous. Also, remember that Germans appreciate clear, factual language over overly flowery expressions.