German Phrase
Gibt's eine technische Bewertung?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a technical assessment or evaluation exists. It is typically used in professional settings such as engineering projects, IT audits, or product development to verify that a formal technical review has been performed.
When to use
Use this phrase in meetings, emails, or informal conversations when you need to confirm the presence of a technical report, safety check, or any expert evaluation. It works well with colleagues, clients, or supervisors, especially when the discussion is already about a specific project or product.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'seinetechnischeBewertung?
Contraction "Gibt's"
"Gibt's" is the colloquial contraction of "gibt es". In spoken German the "es" is often omitted and attached to the verb with an apostrophe.
Verb "geben" in 3rd person singular
The verb "geben" is used impersonally to indicate existence, similar to English "there is/are". It is conjugated as "gibt" for "er/sie/es".
Adjective declension after "eine"
The noun "Bewertung" is feminine (die Bewertung). After the indefinite article "eine" the adjective takes the weak ending "-e": "technische".
Question word order
In yes‑no questions the verb comes first, followed by the subject (here the impersonal "es" is omitted) and then the rest of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's eine technische Bewertung?
Is there a technical assessment?
Ja, die Bewertung liegt bereits im Anhang des letzten Berichts.
Yes, the assessment is already attached to the last report.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt eine technische Bewertung?
The verb "geben" needs the impersonal "es" to express existence; without it the sentence is ungrammatical.
Gibt's eine technischer Bewertung?
After the feminine indefinite article "eine" the adjective takes the weak ending "-e", not "-er".
Gibt's ein technische Bewertung?
"Bewertung" is feminine, so the correct article is "eine", not the masculine "ein".
↔Alternatives
Gibt es eine technische Bewertung?
Is there a technical assessment?
Liegt eine technische Bewertung vor?
Is a technical assessment available?
Wurde eine technische Bewertung durchgeführt?
Has a technical assessment been carried out?
Cultural Tip
The contracted form "Gibt's" is common in spoken German and in informal written communication (e.g., chat, quick emails). In very formal business letters you should use the full form "Gibt es...". Also, German speakers appreciate concise questions, but adding a polite pre‑face such as "Könnten Sie mir bitte sagen, ..." can soften the request when speaking with senior managers or external partners.