German Phrase
Hast du eine Mitgliedskarte?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener possesses a membership card. It is a straightforward yes‑no question that you would hear at gyms, clubs, libraries, or any place where a card proves you are a member.
When to use
Use this question at the reception desk, when checking in for a class, or when you need to verify that someone can access member‑only services. It works in informal settings; switch to the formal ‘Sie’ form in official contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HastdueineMitgliedskarte?
Hast (haben)
‘Hast’ is the 2nd person singular present tense of ‘haben’ (to have). In yes‑no questions it comes first (verb‑first word order).
du (personal pronoun)
‘du’ is the informal singular pronoun in the nominative case, acting as the subject of the sentence.
eine (indefinite article)
‘eine’ is the feminine accusative form of the indefinite article, matching the noun ‘Mitgliedskarte’.
Mitgliedskarte (compound noun)
A compound noun formed from ‘Mitglied’ (member) + ‘Karte’ (card). It is feminine (die Mitgliedskarte) and takes the accusative case here.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du eine Mitgliedskarte?
Do you have a membership card?
Ja, ich habe sie dabei.
Yes, I have it with me.
✕Common Mistakes
Haben du eine Mitgliedskarte?
In yes‑no questions the verb comes before the subject, so ‘Hast du’ is correct, not ‘Haben du’.
Hast du ein Mitgliedskarte?
‘Mitgliedskarte’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘eine’, not the masculine ‘ein’.
Hast du Mitgliedskarte?
The indefinite article is required in this context; omitting it sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Bist du im Besitz einer Mitgliedskarte?
Are you in possession of a membership card?
Hast du eine Karte für die Mitgliedschaft?
Do you have a card for the membership?
Hast du einen Mitgliedsausweis?
Do you have a membership ID?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries membership cards are common for sports clubs, libraries, and even public transport (e.g., the BahnCard). In formal situations you should use the polite ‘Sie’: ‘Haben Sie eine Mitgliedskarte?’ Also, remember that the card is usually kept in a wallet, so you might be asked ‘Haben Sie die Karte dabei?’