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German Phrase

Kommst du zur Hochzeit?

/ˈkɔmst duː t͡suːɐ̯ ˈhɔxˌtsaɪt/
Meaning"Are you coming to the wedding?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Are you coming to the wedding?” It is a friendly way to ask whether someone will attend a wedding that you are either hosting or have been invited to.

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When to use

Use this informal question when you’re speaking to a friend, sibling, or close colleague about an upcoming wedding. It works both as a casual RSVP request and as a way to confirm plans after an invitation has been sent.

✦Grammar Breakdown

KommstduzurHochzeit?

1

Kommst (kommen)

Second‑person singular present of the verb *kommen*; note the -st ending for du‑forms.

2

du (personal pronoun)

Informal singular pronoun used with friends, family, or peers.

3

zur (zu + der)

Contraction of the preposition *zu* + dative feminine article *der*; means ‘to the’.

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Hochzeit (noun)

Feminine noun meaning ‘wedding’; takes the dative case after *zu*.

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? (question mark)

Marks the sentence as a yes/no question; word order is verb‑first.

🗨In Conversation

A

Kommst du zur Hochzeit?

Are you coming to the wedding?

Ja, ich freue mich schon darauf!

Yes, I’m really looking forward to it!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Kommst du zu die Hochzeit?

    After *zu* the noun must be in the dative case; the correct contraction is *zur* (zu + der).

  • Du kommst zur Hochzeit?

    In a yes/no question the verb comes first; *Kommst du…* is correct, not *Du kommst…*.

  • Kommst du zur Hochzeit?

    If you’re speaking formally, replace *du* with *Sie* and adjust the verb: *Kommen Sie zur Hochzeit?*

↔Alternatives

  • Wirst du zur Hochzeit kommen?

    Will you come to the wedding?

  • Bist du bei der Hochzeit dabei?

    Will you be at the wedding?

  • Kann ich mit dir zur Hochzeit rechnen?

    Can I count on you for the wedding?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany it is customary to send a formal *Zusagen* (RSVP) by a set deadline, often a few weeks before the ceremony. Even when you use the informal *du*, keep the response polite and, if you can, mention whether you’ll attend the ceremony, the reception, or both. Some regions (e.g., Bavaria) have very long wedding celebrations, so clarifying which part you’ll join can be helpful.