German Phrase
Am Bahnhof gibt's Fahrkarten.
Meaning
The sentence states that tickets are available at the train station. It uses the informal spoken form "gibt's" to convey existence, similar to the English "there are".
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone where they can find train tickets, especially in a casual conversation at a station or when giving directions to a tourist.
✦Grammar Breakdown
AmBahnhofgibt'sFahrkarten
Am (an dem)
A contraction of the preposition "an" + dative article "dem". It means "at the" and always takes the dative case.
Bahnhof (dative)
A masculine noun meaning "train station". After "am" it appears in the dative: "dem Bahnhof" → "am Bahnhof".
gibt's (gibt es)
Colloquial contraction of the impersonal verb phrase "gibt es" (there is/are). Used in spoken German; in formal contexts use "gibt es".
Fahrkarten (accusative plural)
"Fahrkarte" = ticket. After "es gibt" the noun is in the accusative case, here the plural form "Fahrkarten".
🗨In Conversation
Wo kann ich ein Ticket kaufen?
Where can I buy a ticket?
Am Bahnhof gibt's Fahrkarten.
There are tickets at the station.
✕Common Mistakes
Am Bahnhof gibt Fahrkarten.
The verb "geben" needs the dummy subject "es"; without it the sentence is ungrammatical.
Am Bahnhof gibt's Fahrkarte.
After "es gibt" the noun must be in the accusative plural when referring to multiple tickets.
Am Bahnhof gibt's die Fahrkarten.
Using the definite article "die" changes the meaning to specific tickets; usually you just say "Fahrkarten" for tickets in general.
↔Alternatives
Am Bahnhof gibt es Fahrkarten.
There are tickets at the station.
Im Bahnhof gibt es Fahrkarten.
There are tickets in the station.
Am Bahnhof kann man Fahrkarten bekommen.
At the station you can get tickets.
Cultural Tip
The construction "es gibt" is the standard way to express existence in German. The shortened "gibt's" is common in everyday speech but should be avoided in formal writing or presentations. Also, note that "Bahnhof" takes the dative after "am", not the accusative.