German Phrase
Haben wir Karten mit Notfallkontakten?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether we possess cards that contain emergency contact information. It is often used when preparing for trips, school outings, or any situation where quick access to emergency numbers is important.
When to use
Use this question when you need to verify that everyone in a group has a printed card with phone numbers, medical details, or other emergency contacts – for example before a hiking excursion, a school field trip, or a family vacation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HabenwirKartenmitNotfallkontakten?
Verb‑Subject‑Object order in yes‑no questions
In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
Accusative vs. Dative
"Karten" is the direct object and takes the accusative plural; the preposition "mit" always governs the dative, so "Notfallkontakten" is dative plural.
Plural nouns with -en ending
Both "Karten" and "Notfallkontakten" are plural; the dative plural of many masculine nouns adds -en.
Question mark
The question mark is placed after the entire clause; the word order already signals a question.
🗨In Conversation
Haben wir Karten mit Notfallkontakten?
Do we have cards with emergency contacts?
Ja, ich habe bereits fünf Stück ausgedruckt.
Yes, I’ve already printed five of them.
✕Common Mistakes
Haben wir Karten mit Notfallkontakt?
The preposition "mit" requires the dative case, so the noun must be plural dative "Notfallkontakten".
Haben wir Karten bei Notfallkontakten?
"bei" would change the meaning to "at" or "by"; the correct preposition for "with" is "mit".
Haben wir Karten Notfallkontakten?
Missing the preposition "mit" and the dative ending; the sentence becomes ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Gibt es Karten mit Notfallkontakten?
Are there cards with emergency contacts?
Haben wir Notfallkarten?
Do we have emergency cards?
Sind Notfallkarten vorhanden?
Are emergency cards available?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is common to carry a small "Notfallkarte" that lists medical conditions, allergies, and emergency phone numbers. Schools and sports clubs often require these cards for safety reasons, and the phrase above is a typical way to check that everyone is prepared.