German Phrase
Gibt's die Größe L?
Meaning
You are asking a shop assistant whether the store carries the clothing item in size L. It is a short, informal way to inquire about availability of a specific size.
When to use
Use this phrase in a clothing store, boutique, or online chat when you want to quickly check if a size L is in stock. It works best in casual or familiar settings; in formal contexts you might choose a more polite formulation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'sdieGrößeL?
Contraction "Gibt's"
"Gibt's" is a colloquial contraction of "gibt es" (there is/are). The apostrophe replaces the omitted "e" in "es".
Impersonal verb "geben"
The verb "geben" is used impersonally with the dummy subject "es" to indicate existence, similar to English "there is/are".
Definite article with "Größe"
"Größe" (size) is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die" in the nominative/accusative case.
Letter size notation
Clothing sizes are often expressed by letters (S, M, L, XL). The letter itself functions as a noun and does not need an article.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's die Größe L?
Do you have size L?
Ja, wir haben sie in L und XL. Möchten Sie sie anprobieren?
Yes, we have it in L and XL. Would you like to try it on?
✕Common Mistakes
Gibts die Größe L?
Missing the apostrophe; the correct contraction is "Gibt's" (short for "gibt es").
Gibt die Größe L?
Without "es" the sentence is ungrammatical because "geben" needs a dummy subject.
Die Größe L?
Leaving out the verb makes it a fragment; you need a verb like "gibt es" or "haben Sie".
↔Alternatives
Haben Sie die Größe L?
Do you have size L?
Gibt es die Größe L?
Is there size L?
Ist die Größe L verfügbar?
Is size L available?
Cultural Tip
In German retail, the polite "Sie" form is the default when speaking to staff. "Gibt's" is perfectly understandable but sounds informal; in a formal shop you might say "Haben Sie die Größe L?". Also, Germans often ask for the exact size before trying on, so mentioning the size early speeds up the interaction.