German Phrase
Gibt's einen Tagespass?
Meaning
You are asking whether a day‑pass is available, typically for public transport, museums, or other attractions. The question is informal but still polite enough for most service counters.
When to use
Use this phrase at ticket windows, information desks, or when speaking with staff at a museum, zoo, or public‑transport hub to find out if you can buy a pass that covers an entire day.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'seinenTagespass?
Gibt's = gibt es
The contraction "Gibt's" combines the verb "gibt" (3rd person singular of geben) with the impersonal pronoun "es"; it is used to ask if something exists.
Accusative masculine article "einen"
Because "Tagespass" is a masculine noun and functions as the direct object of "geben", it takes the accusative indefinite article "einen".
Compound noun "Tagespass"
"Tagespass" is a compound of "Tag" (day) and "Pass" (pass); the stress falls on the first component: /ˈtaːɡəsˌpas/.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's einen Tagespass?
Is there a day pass?
Ja, ein Tagespass kostet 7 Euro.
Yes, a day pass costs 7 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt einen Tagespass?
Missing the impersonal "es"; the correct form is "Gibt's" or "Gibt es".
Gibt's ein Tagespass?
Wrong case – the noun is accusative, so it needs "einen".
Gibt's einen Tageskarte?
While understandable, "Tageskarte" usually refers to transport tickets; "Tagespass" is more general for museums or attractions.
↔Alternatives
Gibt es einen Tagespass?
Is there a day pass?
Haben Sie einen Tagespass?
Do you have a day pass?
Kann ich einen Tagespass bekommen?
Can I get a day pass?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries day passes are common for public transport (BVG, MVV, ÖBB) and many museums. It’s courteous to start with "Entschuldigung" or "Bitte" before the question, especially in more formal settings. Also note that "Tageskarte" is another word used for a day ticket, mainly in transport contexts.