German Phrase
Welches Modell hat das Produkt?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the specific model of a product, e.g., a phone, a car, or a kitchen appliance. It literally means ‘Which model does the product have?’, but in English we would usually say ‘What model is the product?’
When to use
Use this question when you are comparing different versions of a product, need to verify compatibility, or are speaking with a salesperson or customer service representative about specifications.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelchesModellhatdasProdukt?
Welches (Interrogativpronomen)
‘Welches’ is the neuter nominative form of the interrogative pronoun ‘welcher’, used because ‘Modell’ is neuter and in the nominative case.
Modell (Nomen, Neutrum, Nominativ)
‘Modell’ is a neuter noun; in a question it stays in the nominative because it is the subject of the verb ‘hat’.
hat (Verb ‘haben’)
‘hat’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘haben’. It is used here to ask about the attribute (model) that the product possesses.
das (bestimmter Artikel)
‘das’ is the neuter nominative definite article that agrees with ‘Produkt’.
Produkt (Nomen, Neutrum, Nominativ)
‘Produkt’ is a neuter noun in the nominative case, acting as the object of the question.
🗨In Conversation
Welches Modell hat das Produkt?
Which model does the product have?
Es ist das Modell X200, das neueste in der Serie.
It is the X200 model, the newest in the series.
✕Common Mistakes
Welcher Modell hat das Produkt?
‘Welcher’ is masculine; ‘Modell’ is neuter, so the correct form is ‘Welches’.
Hat das Produkt welches Modell?
While grammatically possible, the typical word order for a direct question places the interrogative at the beginning.
Welches Modell hat das Produkte?
‘Produkt’ is singular neuter; adding an ‘e’ makes it plural and mismatches the article ‘das’.
↔Alternatives
Welches Modell ist das Produkt?
Which model is the product?
Was für ein Modell hat das Produkt?
What kind of model does the product have?
Um welches Modell handelt es sich bei dem Produkt?
Which model is the product about?
Cultural Tip
In German retail or technical contexts, it’s common to ask about the model before discussing price or accessories. Keep the tone polite – you can add ‘Bitte’ at the start (Bitte, welches Modell hat das Produkt?) or use the formal ‘Sie’ when speaking to a salesperson. Note that ‘Modell’ is always neuter, so the correct interrogative form is ‘welches’, not ‘welcher’ or ‘welche’.