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German Phrase

Schnitzel gibt's auch ziemlich oft.

/ˈʃnɪt͡səl ˈɡɪpt͡s ˈaʊ̯x ˈtsiːmlɪç ˈɔft/
Meaning"Schnitzel is also quite often available."
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Meaning

The sentence states that schnitzel is also served or available quite often, for example in a restaurant, a cafeteria, or a particular region. It emphasizes the frequency without claiming it is the only dish offered.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to comment on how regularly a popular dish appears on a menu, or when comparing the availability of schnitzel to other foods. It works in casual conversation, travel talks, or food‑review contexts.

Grammar Breakdown

Schnitzelgibt'sauchziemlichoft

1

es gibt / gibt es

The impersonal construction "es gibt" means "there is/are". In spoken German it often contracts to "gibt's".

2

Object case

In "es gibt", the thing that exists (Schnitzel) is in the accusative case, even though it looks like the nominative.

3

Adverb order

When several adverbs appear, "auch" (also) comes first, followed by a degree adverb like "ziemlich" (quite) and then the frequency adverb "oft".

4

Contraction with apostrophe

The apostrophe replaces the omitted "e" in "es"; write it as "gibt's", not "gibts".

5

Ziemlich vs. Sehr

"Ziemlich" means "quite" or "rather" and is less strong than "sehr" (very).

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie oft gibt es hier Schnitzel?

How often do they have schnitzel here?

Schnitzel gibt's auch ziemlich oft.

Schnitzel is also served quite often.

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Common Mistakes

  • Schnitzel gibts auch ziemlich oft.

    The apostrophe is required to show the omitted "e"; write "gibt's".

  • Schnitzel gibt's auch sehr oft.

    "Sehr" changes the intensity; use "ziemlich" for "quite".

  • Schnitzel ist auch ziemlich oft.

    "Schnitzel" is the object of "es gibt", not the subject; the correct construction is "es gibt Schnitzel".

Alternatives

  • Man bekommt hier auch ziemlich oft Schnitzel.

    You also get schnitzel quite often here.

  • Schnitzel ist hier ebenfalls häufig zu finden.

    Schnitzel is also frequently found here.

  • Hier gibt es auch oft Schnitzel.

    There is also often schnitzel here.

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Cultural Tip

Schnitzel – a breaded, pan‑fried cutlet – is a staple of German and Austrian cuisine, often served with potatoes, salad, or lingonberry jam. In many regions it’s considered a comfort food, so mentioning its frequency can signal familiarity with local eating habits. Keep the tone informal; "gibt's" is typical in spoken German but would be replaced by "gibt es" in formal writing.