German Phrase
Gilt dieses Ticket für den Bus?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the ticket you are holding can be used for a bus ride. It is a straightforward way to confirm the validity of a ticket across different modes of public transport.
When to use
Use this question at a ticket counter, on a bus, or at a tram stop when you are unsure whether your ticket covers the bus you want to board. It is also handy when traveling in a new city and the fare system is unfamiliar.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GiltdiesesTicketfürdenBus?
Verb‑First in Yes/No Questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, so 'gilt' precedes the subject.
Demonstrative Pronoun 'dieses'
‘dieses’ is the neuter accusative form of ‘dieser’, matching the neuter noun ‘Ticket’.
Preposition ‘für’ + Accusative
‘für’ always governs the accusative case; therefore ‘den Bus’ (masculine accusative) follows it.
Definite Article ‘den’ (Accusative Masculine)
The article changes from ‘der’ (nominative) to ‘den’ in the accusative after ‘für’.
Noun Gender & Case
‘Ticket’ is neuter (das Ticket) and appears in the accusative after the verb; ‘Bus’ is masculine (der Bus) and also accusative after ‘für’.
🗨In Conversation
Gilt dieses Ticket für den Bus?
Is this ticket valid for the bus?
Ja, das Ticket gilt für alle öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel, also auch für den Bus.
Yes, the ticket is valid for all public transport, including the bus.
✕Common Mistakes
Gilt dieser Ticket für den Bus?
‘Ticket’ is neuter, so the correct demonstrative pronoun is ‘dieses’ (accusative neuter).
Gilt dieses Ticket für das Bus?
‘Bus’ is masculine; after ‘für’ the accusative article is ‘den’, not ‘das’.
Ist dieses Ticket für den Bus?
While understandable, ‘ist … gültig?’ is more common for asking about validity; ‘gilt … für …’ is the idiomatic way to ask if something applies.
↔Alternatives
Ist dieses Ticket für den Bus gültig?
Is this ticket valid for the bus?
Kann ich mit diesem Ticket den Bus fahren?
Can I ride the bus with this ticket?
Gültig für den Bus?
Valid for the bus?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking cities tickets are often multi‑modal: a single ticket may cover trams, U‑bahr, S‑bahn and buses. When you ask ‘Gilt dieses Ticket für den Bus?’ you’re showing respect for the system and avoiding a possible fine. Note that many locals use the word ‘Fahrkarte’ instead of ‘Ticket’, especially for short‑range travel.