German Phrase
Ist die Gästeliste jetzt komplett?
Meaning
The speaker asks whether the list of invited guests is finished at this moment, i.e., whether all expected names have been added. It can imply that the list was being updated and the speaker wants confirmation that no more additions are needed.
When to use
Use this question when you are organizing a party, wedding, conference, or any event that requires a fixed list of attendees. It’s common in both informal chats among friends and in more formal planning meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdieGästelistejetztkomplett?
Verb 'sein' (Ist)
‘Ist’ is the 3rd person singular present of ‘sein’. In yes‑no questions the verb comes first (verb‑subject inversion).
Definite article (die)
‘die’ is the nominative feminine singular article, matching ‘Gästeliste’ which is a feminine noun.
Noun gender (Gästeliste)
‘Gästeliste’ is a feminine noun (die Gästeliste) meaning ‘guest list’.
Adverb (jetzt)
‘jetzt’ means ‘now’ and is placed after the subject in a neutral statement, but before the predicative adjective in a question.
Predicative adjective (komplett)
When used after ‘sein’, adjectives stay in their base form without endings (no ‘-e’ or ‘-er’).
🗨In Conversation
Ist die Gästeliste jetzt komplett?
Is the guest list now complete?
Ja, ich habe gerade die letzten beiden Namen eingetragen.
Yes, I just added the last two names.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist die Gästeliste jetzt ganz?
‘ganz’ means ‘whole’ and does not convey the idea of ‘complete’ in this context.
Ist die Gästeliste komplett jetzt?
Placing ‘jetzt’ after ‘komplett’ changes the natural word order and sounds awkward.
Die Gästeliste ist jetzt komplett?
In a yes‑no question the verb must precede the subject; otherwise it becomes a statement.
↔Alternatives
Ist die Gästeliste fertig?
Is the guest list finished?
Sind alle Gäste bereits eingetragen?
Are all guests already entered?
Haben wir jetzt alle Gäste auf der Liste?
Do we now have all guests on the list?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, confirming the guest list is a key step before finalising catering, seating plans and invitations. In formal contexts (e.g., a corporate event) you might use the more polite “Wäre die Gästeliste jetzt vollständig?” while among friends the simple “Ist die Gästeliste jetzt komplett?” is perfectly natural. Remember that ‘komplett’ sounds slightly more informal than ‘vollständig’, which is preferred in written business communication.