German Phrase
Gibt's Parkplätze für die Bewohner?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether parking spaces are available for the residents of a building or complex. It is a polite, everyday way to inquire about the existence of such facilities.
When to use
Use this question when you are moving into an apartment, talking to a landlord, or discussing communal amenities with neighbours. It works both in informal conversation and in slightly more formal contexts (e.g., speaking to a property manager).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'sParkplätzefürdieBewohner?
Gibt es → Gibt's
The phrase "Gibt es" (is there/are there) is often contracted in spoken German to "Gibt's"; the apostrophe marks the omitted "e".
Verb "geben" in impersonal questions
In questions about existence, German uses the impersonal verb "geben" with the dummy subject "es" (or its contraction). The verb stays in 3rd person singular.
Noun plural "Parkplätze"
"Parkplatz" (parking space) becomes "Parkplätze" in the plural; note the umlaut "ä" is not used here.
Preposition "für" + accusative
The preposition "für" always takes the accusative case, so "die Bewohner" stays in the accusative plural form.
Definite article "die" for plural nouns
In the plural, the definite article is "die" regardless of gender.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's Parkplätze für die Bewohner?
Are there parking spaces for the residents?
Ja, im Untergeschoss gibt es zehn reservierte Stellplätze.
Yes, there are ten reserved spots in the basement.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt Parkplätze für die Bewohner?
The dummy subject "es" (or its contraction) is required; "Gibt" alone is ungrammatical in this context.
Gibt's Parkplätze für den Bewohner?
"Bewohner" is plural here, so the article must be "die" (accusative plural), not "den" (accusative masculine singular).
Gibt's Parkplätze für die Bewohners?
Plural nouns do not take an "-s" ending in German; the correct plural is "Bewohner".
↔Alternatives
Gibt es Parkplätze für die Bewohner?
Are there parking spaces for the residents?
Stehen Parkplätze für die Bewohner zur Verfügung?
Are parking spaces available for the residents?
Haben die Bewohner eigene Parkplätze?
Do the residents have their own parking spaces?
Cultural Tip
In many German cities, especially in dense urban areas, parking is limited and often regulated. Residential buildings may have a fixed number of assigned spots, and some municipalities require a resident parking permit (Bewohnerparkausweis). When asking a landlord, it’s polite to use the formal "Sie" form: "Gibt es Parkplätze für die Bewohner?". Also, be aware that "Parkplatz" can refer to a single space, while "Stellplatz" is a more neutral term often used for garages or underground spots.