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German Phrase

Hast du offene Stellen?

/hast du ˈʔɔfnə ˈʃtɛlən/
Meaning"Do you have any open positions?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Do you have open positions?” It is a casual way to ask whether a company or a contact is currently hiring for any jobs.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are speaking informally with a colleague, a friend who works at a company, or in a networking setting where ‘du’ is appropriate. In formal business correspondence you would switch to the polite form.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HastduoffeneStellen?

1

Haben (2nd person singular)

‘Hast’ is the present tense form of ‘haben’ for ‘du’. It is used to form yes‑no questions without a separate auxiliary.

2

Subject‑verb order in questions

In German yes‑no questions the verb comes first, followed by the subject (du).

3

Adjective declension

‘offen’ takes the weak ending ‘‑e’ because it precedes a plural noun with a definite article omitted.

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Plural noun ‘Stellen’

‘Stelle’ (position, job) becomes ‘Stellen’ in the plural; the article is omitted in this generic question.

🗨In Conversation

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Hast du offene Stellen?

Do you have any open positions?

Ja, wir suchen gerade einen Marketing‑Manager und eine/n Praktikanten/in für die IT‑Abteilung.

Yes, we are currently looking for a marketing manager and an intern for the IT department.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Hast du offene Stelle?

    ‘Stelle’ must be plural because you are asking about any number of positions; use ‘Stellen’.

  • Haben du offene Stellen?

    The verb must agree with the subject ‘du’; use ‘Hast’ not ‘Haben’.

  • Hast du offene Stellen?

    In a formal context the polite form ‘Sie’ should be used: ‘Haben Sie offene Stellen?’

↔Alternatives

  • Gibt es bei euch freie Stellen?

    Are there any vacant positions at your company?

  • Sind momentan Stellen zu besetzen?

    Are there any positions to be filled at the moment?

  • Wir suchen nach neuen Mitarbeitenden – habt ihr offene Stellen?

    We are looking for new staff – do you have any openings?

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Cultural Tip

In German business culture the polite ‘Sie’ is the default when you contact a company you don’t know personally. ‘Hast du …?’ is perfectly fine with a friend or a colleague you already address with ‘du’, but in a formal email you would say ‘Haben Sie offene Stellen?’ to show respect.