German Phrase
Schau nach, ob es Ausfälle gibt.
Meaning
Literally, "Look (check) whether there are any outages." It is used when you want someone to verify if a service, system, or schedule is currently disrupted.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—at work, with friends, or in a casual conversation—when you need to ask someone to check for power cuts, train cancellations, internet downtime, or any other type of service interruption.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Schaunach,obesAusfällegibt.
Imperative split verb
The verb "nachschauen" is separable; in the imperative the prefix "nach" moves to the end: "Schau nach".
"ob" clause
"ob" introduces an indirect yes/no question, so the verb "gibt" goes to the end of the clause.
Dummy subject "es"
In existential sentences German uses the placeholder "es" before the noun phrase.
"Ausfälle" meaning
"Ausfälle" is the plural of "Ausfall" and refers to outages, cancellations or failures.
🗨In Conversation
Schau nach, ob es Ausfälle gibt.
Check whether there are any outages.
Ja, ich sehe gerade, dass die Bahnstrecke wegen Wartungsarbeiten ausfällt.
Yes, I can see that the train line is currently out of service due to maintenance.
✕Common Mistakes
Schau nach, ob gibt es Ausfälle.
In an "ob" clause the verb must stay at the end; "ob gibt es" is incorrect.
Nachschau, ob es Ausfälle gibt.
The imperative of a separable verb splits the prefix; "Nachschau" is not used.
Schau nach, ob es Ausfall gibt.
When referring to multiple possible disruptions, use the plural "Ausfälle".
↔Alternatives
Sieh nach, ob es Störungen gibt.
Check whether there are any disruptions.
Prüfe, ob es Unterbrechungen gibt.
Verify if there are any interruptions.
Kontrolliere, ob es Ausfälle gibt.
Control/check if there are any outages.
Cultural Tip
In German workplaces the verb "nachschauen" is very common for quick checks (e.g., "Schau nach, ob die E‑Mail angekommen ist"). "Ausfälle" is a broad term that can refer to train cancellations, power cuts, or even software crashes. Remember that "Schau nach" is informal; in a formal email or with strangers you would say "Schauen Sie nach, ob es Ausfälle gibt."