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"Do you have pets?" in German: Hast du Haustiere?
Hast du Haustiere?
Do you have pets in German is Hast du Haustiere? Formal: Haben Sie Haustiere?. Singular: Hast du ein Haustier?
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How to pronounce Hast du Haustiere?
Say it
hast doo HOWSS-tee-ruh
/hast duː ˈhaʊ̯stiːʁə/
hast doo HOWSS-tee-ruh. Haustiere: Haus + Tiere; eu as oy.
"Do you have pets?" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Hast du Haustiere? | do you have pets? Informal. | Informal. |
| Haben Sie Haustiere? | do you have pets? Formal. | Formal. |
| Hast du einen Hund? | do you have a dog? Specific pet. | Specific pet. |
| Wir haben eine Katze | we have a cat Answer pattern. | Answer pattern. |
How to use Hast du Haustiere? in real life
- 1New roommate
Kurze Frage: Hast du Haustiere?
Quick question: do you have pets?
Flat share.
- 2Dating small talk
Und privat — Hast du Haustiere?
And privately — do you have pets?
Date.
- 3Airbnb host
Vor dem Check-in: Hast du Haustiere dabei?
Before check-in: do you have pets with you?
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hast du Haustiere?
Incorrect: Hast du Haustier?
Correct: Hast du Haustiere? / Hast du ein Haustier?
Plural Haustiere or add ein for singular.
Incorrect: Hast du Pets?
Correct: Hast du Haustiere?
Use Haustiere, not English pets.
Good to know
Haustiere matter in German rentals — many contracts ban them. Asking Hast du Haustiere? early saves awkward moves later.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a neighbor
ChatPal
Ich höre Miauen.
I hear meowing.
You
Ja — Hast du Haustiere auch?
Yes — do you have pets too?
ChatPal
Einen Hund, klein.
A dog, small.
You
Süß. Hast du Haustiere im Hof erlaubt?
Cute. Are pets allowed in the yard?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Do you have pets?" in German
How do you ask do you have pets?
Hast du Haustiere?
Formal?
Haben Sie Haustiere?
One pet?
Hast du ein Haustier?
How to answer yes, a dog?
Ja, ich habe einen Hund.
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