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German Phrase

Ich hab' dafür einen Gutschein.

/ɪç haːp daˈfyːɐ̯ ˈaɪ̯nən ˈɡuːt͡ʃaɪ̯n/
Meaning"I have a voucher for that."
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Meaning

Literally: “I have a voucher for that.” It is used to tell someone that you already possess a discount voucher, gift voucher, or prepaid ticket that can be applied to the matter at hand.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to let a shop clerk, restaurant host, or a friend know that you already own a voucher that covers the purchase or service you are discussing. It works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichhab'dafüreinenGutschein

1

Pronoun "Ich"

The subject pronoun "Ich" means "I" and always takes the first‑person singular verb form.

2

Verb "haben" (hab')

"hab'" is the colloquial contraction of "habe" (1st person singular of "haben"). In spoken German the apostrophe marks the dropped vowel.

3

Preposition + pronoun "dafür"

"dafür" literally means "for that/it" and is a fixed dative‑pronoun combination used to refer to a previously mentioned item or situation.

4

Accusative masculine article "einen"

"Gutschein" is a masculine noun; when it functions as a direct object it takes the accusative article "einen".

5

Noun "Gutschein"

"Gutschein" means "voucher" or "coupon" and is commonly used for discounts, gift cards, or prepaid services.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich hab' dafür einen Gutschein.

I have a voucher for that.

Super, das spart dir Geld!

Great, that will save you money!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich hab' dafür ein Gutschein.

    The masculine noun "Gutschein" needs the accusative article "einen" after a verb like "haben".

  • Ich habe dafür für das einen Gutschein.

    "dafür" already covers the meaning of "for that," so adding "für das" is redundant and sounds unnatural.

  • Ich hab' dafür einen Gutschein.

    In formal writing the contraction should be avoided; use the full form "habe".

↔Alternatives

  • Ich habe dafür einen Gutschein.

    I have a voucher for that.

  • Ich habe einen Gutschein dafür.

    I have a voucher for it.

  • Ich habe einen Gutschein für das.

    I have a voucher for that.

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Cultural Tip

Vouchers (Gutscheine) are extremely popular in Germany, especially for restaurants, cafés, and retail chains. They are often given as birthday gifts or as part of promotional campaigns. In everyday speech Germans tend to use "Gutschein" rather than the English loanword "Coupon," which sounds a bit foreign. When you receive a voucher, it’s polite to say "Vielen Dank für den Gutschein!" before using it.