German Phrase
Hast du für die Party zugesagt?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener has already confirmed that they will attend the party. It is an informal, spoken‑language way of checking an RSVP.
When to use
Use this question when you are organizing a private gathering, a birthday, or any informal party and need to know who will actually show up. It works best among friends, family, or close colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HastdufürdiePartyzugesagt?
Verb‑Second & Question Inversion
In a yes/no question the finite verb moves to the first position (Hast …?), while the subject follows directly after.
Separable verb ‘zusagen’
‘Zusagen’ is a separable verb; in the perfect tense the prefix ‘zu‑’ attaches to the past participle (zu‑gesagt).
Auxiliary ‘haben’
The perfect of ‘zusagen’ uses ‘haben’ as the auxiliary verb (hast … zugesagt).
Preposition ‘für’ + Accusative
‘Für’ always governs the accusative case – here ‘die Party’ (feminine, accusative).
🗨In Conversation
Hast du für die Party zugesagt?
Did you RSVP for the party?
Ja, ich habe zugesagt. Ich bringe einen Salat mit.
Yes, I have. I’ll bring a salad.
✕Common Mistakes
Hast du für die Party zu sagen?
‘Zu sagen’ splits the verb incorrectly; the correct past participle is ‘zu‑gesagt’ as one word.
Du hast für die Party zugesagt?
In a yes/no question the verb must be in first position; the correct order is ‘Hast du …?’
↔Alternatives
Hast du zugesagt?
Did you confirm?
Wirst du zur Party kommen?
Will you come to the party?
Bist du bei der Party dabei?
Are you going to be at the party?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is considered polite to give a clear ‘Zusage’ (or ‘Absage’) when you receive an invitation. Even for informal gatherings, hosts often ask for a ‘Zusage’ to plan food, drinks and seating. Using the verb ‘zusagen’ signals that you take the invitation seriously.