German Phrase
Denk dran, dem Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitzubringen.
Meaning
It means “Remember to bring a small gift for the host.” The phrase is informal and used as a friendly reminder, often among friends or family planning a visit.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking to someone who is going to attend a dinner, party, or any house‑visit and you want to remind them to bring a small present for the host.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Denkdran,demGastgebereinkleinesGeschenkmitzubringen.
Denk dran
Colloquial contraction of "Denke daran"; used to give a friendly reminder.
Dative case
"dem Gastgeber" is dative because the verb "mitbringen" takes a direct object (Geschenk) and the person receiving it is in dative.
Accusative case
"ein kleines Geschenk" is accusative as it is the direct object of "mitzubringen".
Infinitive with zu
After "denken daran" the following verb appears as an infinitive with "zu" ("mitzubringen").
🗨In Conversation
Denk dran, dem Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitzubringen.
Remember to bring a small gift for the host.
Klar, ich bringe eine Flasche Wein mit.
Sure, I’ll bring a bottle of wine.
✕Common Mistakes
Denk daran, dem Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitbringen.
After "denken daran" the following verb must be an infinitive with "zu"; use "mitzubringen".
Denk dran, der Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitzubringen.
The host is the indirect object, so it must be in dative: "dem Gastgeber".
Denk dran, dem Gastgeber ein kleine Geschenk mitzubringen.
Adjective must agree with the neuter noun "Geschenk": "kleines Geschenk".
↔Alternatives
Vergiss nicht, dem Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitzubringen.
Don’t forget to bring a small gift for the host.
Bitte bring ein kleines Geschenk für den Gastgeber mit.
Please bring a small gift for the host.
Es wäre nett, dem Gastgeber ein kleines Geschenk mitzubringen.
It would be nice to bring a small gift for the host.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is customary to bring a small token – such as flowers, a bottle of wine, or sweets – when you are invited to someone’s home. The gesture shows appreciation and respect for the host’s hospitality. Keep the gift modest; the focus is on the thought, not the price.