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German Phrase

Hast du den neuen Film schon gesehen?

/ˌhast duː dɛn ˈnɔɪ̯ən fɪlm ʃoːn ɡəˈzeːən/
Meaning"Have you seen the new movie yet?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a common way to ask someone if they have already watched a specific new movie. It uses the German present perfect tense (Perfekt), which is frequently employed for past actions that have a present relevance or consequence. The word "schon" adds the nuance of "already" or "yet" to the question.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when discussing recent film releases, talking about entertainment, or making casual conversation with friends or acquaintances about their leisure activities. It's a direct and friendly way to inquire about someone's viewing experience regarding a particular film.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HastdudenneuenFilmschongesehen

1

Hast (haben)

This is the conjugated form of the auxiliary verb 'haben' (to have) for 'du' (you, singular informal). It is essential for forming the German present perfect tense (Perfekt).

2

den neuen Film

'Film' is a masculine noun, and 'den' is the accusative masculine definite article. 'neuen' is the adjective 'neu' (new) declined in the accusative case. The accusative case is used here because 'den Film' is the direct object of the verb 'gesehen'.

3

schon

This adverb means 'already' or 'yet' and indicates that the action might have happened or is expected to have happened. Its position can vary but often comes before the past participle or at the end of the sentence.

4

gesehen (sehen)

This is the past participle of the verb 'sehen' (to see). In the Perfekt tense, the past participle always goes at the end of the sentence, forming a bracket with the auxiliary verb.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was machst du heute Abend?

What are you doing tonight?

Ich weiß noch nicht. Hast du den neuen Film schon gesehen?

I don't know yet. Have you seen the new movie yet?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hast du schon den neuen Film gesehen?

    While understandable, 'schon' usually precedes the past participle or is placed closer to the verb it modifies, not between the object and the participle.

  • Hast du den neuen Film schon sehen?

    The present perfect (Perfekt) requires the past participle 'gesehen', not the infinitive 'sehen'.

  • Hast du der neue Film schon gesehen?

    The direct object 'Film' requires the accusative case, so it should be 'den neuen Film' (masculine accusative) instead of 'der neue Film' (masculine nominative).

↔Alternatives

  • Hast du den neuen Film schon angeschaut?

    Have you already watched the new movie?

  • Warst du schon im Kino, um den neuen Film zu sehen?

    Have you already been to the cinema to see the new movie?

  • Wie fandest du den neuen Film?

    How did you like the new movie?

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Cultural Tip

Germans are generally quite direct in their communication, and this question is a straightforward way to inquire about someone's activities. Discussing films is a common social activity, and asking this question can be a good conversation starter, potentially leading to a discussion about movie preferences or recommendations.