German Phrase
Gibt's genug zu essen für alle?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether there is sufficient food for everyone present. It is commonly used when planning meals, checking supplies at events, or discussing resource distribution in a group setting.
When to use
Use this question at family gatherings, parties, school cafeterias, or humanitarian contexts when you want to confirm that everyone will be fed. It conveys concern for inclusivity and good hospitality.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'sgenauzuessenfüralle?
Gibt's (gibt es)
Contraction of the impersonal verb phrase 'gibt es', used to ask if something exists or is available.
genug
An adverb meaning 'enough', placed before the infinitive phrase it modifies.
zu essen
Infinitive clause with 'zu' indicating the thing that is available; here it functions like a noun.
für alle
Prepositional phrase meaning 'for everyone', often used to express inclusivity.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's genug zu essen für alle?
Is there enough food for everyone?
Ja, ich habe extra Portionen vorbereitet.
Yes, I prepared extra portions.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt's genug zu Essen für alle?
The infinitive 'essen' stays lowercase; capitalizing it makes it a noun, which changes the meaning.
Gibt es genug zu essen für alle?
While grammatically correct, using the full form sounds formal; in everyday speech native speakers prefer the contraction 'Gibt's'.
↔Alternatives
Haben wir genug zu essen für alle?
Do we have enough food for everyone?
Ist das Essen für alle ausreichend?
Is the food sufficient for everyone?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking cultures, making sure that everyone has enough to eat is seen as a sign of good manners and hospitality. The contracted form 'Gibt's' is typical in casual spoken German; in formal writing you should use the full 'Gibt es'. Also, remember that 'essen' stays lowercase because it is an infinitive, not a noun.