German Phrase
Magst du ein großes Frühstück?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener likes a big breakfast. It can be used when you’re offering food, planning a morning meal, or simply curious about someone’s breakfast habits.
When to use
Use this informal question with friends, family, or colleagues you address with 'du'. It works well at home, in a café, or when discussing weekend plans that involve a hearty morning meal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MagstdueingroßesFrühstück?
Verb conjugation (mögen)
The modal verb 'mögen' is conjugated as 'magst' for the second‑person singular (du).
Adjective declension (accusative neuter)
With the indefinite article 'ein' in the accusative neuter, the adjective takes the ending '-es' → 'großes'.
Yes‑no question word order
In a yes‑no question the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
🗨In Conversation
Magst du ein großes Frühstück?
Do you like a big breakfast?
Ja, ich liebe ein großes Frühstück. Besonders am Wochenende!
Yes, I love a big breakfast, especially on weekends!
✕Common Mistakes
Magst du ein große Frühstück?
With 'ein' in the accusative neuter, the adjective must end in '-es', not '-e'.
Du magst ein großes Frühstück?
In a yes‑no question the verb must be first; the correct order is 'Magst du…'.
Magst du ein großes Frühstück
Don't forget the question mark; it signals the interrogative tone.
↔Alternatives
Möchtest du ein großes Frühstück?
Would you like a big breakfast?
Hast du Lust auf ein großes Frühstück?
Do you feel like having a big breakfast?
Willst du ein großes Frühstück?
Do you want a big breakfast?
Cultural Tip
In Germany a typical breakfast (Frühstück) is often light—bread, cheese, cold cuts, and coffee. A "großes Frühstück" usually means a more elaborate spread, sometimes called a "Frühstücksbuffet" or "Brunch" on weekends. Using 'du' signals familiarity; with strangers you would switch to the formal 'Sie': "Möchten Sie ein großes Frühstück?"