German Phrase
Hast du am Freitag Zeit?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener is free or has any spare time on Friday. It is used to check availability before proposing a meeting, a call, or any activity.
When to use
Use this informal question with friends, colleagues you know well, or anyone you address with 'du'. It works for both personal and professional plans, as long as the setting stays casual.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HastduamFreitagZeit
Verb‑Second (V2) Rule
In German main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position; here 'Hast' follows the question word (none) and precedes the subject 'du'.
Haben (to have) – 2nd person singular
'Hast' is the present‑tense form of 'haben' for 'du', used to ask about possession or availability.
Personal pronoun 'du'
'Du' is the informal singular 'you'; it signals a familiar relationship.
Preposition 'am' = an dem
'Am' contracts the preposition 'an' + definite article 'dem' and is the standard way to indicate a day or date.
Noun 'Zeit' (time)
'Zeit' is a feminine noun; in this question it functions as the object of 'haben' meaning 'availability'.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du am Freitag Zeit?
Do you have time on Friday?
Ja, ich habe am Nachmittag Zeit. Was hast du im Sinn?
Yes, I’m free in the afternoon. What did you have in mind?
✕Common Mistakes
Hast du Freitag Zeit?
Missing the preposition 'am' – German always uses a preposition with days of the week.
Hast du am Freitag?
The noun 'Zeit' is required to make the question clear; otherwise it sounds incomplete.
Haben Sie am Freitag Zeit?
Mixing formal 'Sie' with the verb form 'haben' is correct, but you must also change the pronoun to match the formality; the original sentence is informal, so keep 'du' and 'hast'.
↔Alternatives
Bist du am Freitag frei?
Are you free on Friday?
Hast du am Freitag Zeit für ein Treffen?
Do you have time on Friday for a meeting?
Können wir uns am Freitag treffen?
Can we meet on Friday?
Cultural Tip
In German the informal 'du' is only used when both speakers have agreed to be on a first‑name basis. In a business or formal context you would say 'Haben Sie am Freitag Zeit?'. Also, Germans tend to be punctual, so confirming the exact time (e.g., 'am Nachmittag' or 'um 15 Uhr') is appreciated.