German · Travel & Getting Around
"Is there Wi-Fi?" in German: Gibt es hier WLAN?
Gibt es hier WLAN?
Is there Wi-Fi? in German is Gibt es hier WLAN? Follow with Wie lautet das Passwort? for the password. WLAN is the usual word, not Wi-Fi alone.
Café laptop work
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How to pronounce Gibt es hier WLAN?
Say it
ghipt es heer VEH-lahn
/ɡɪpt ɛs hiːɐ̯ ˈveːlan/
ghipt es heer VEH-lahn. Gibt with hard g; WLAN spelled out vay-el-ah-en in careful speech, or said as one word VEH-lahn.
"Is there Wi-Fi?" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Gibt es hier WLAN? | Is there Wi-Fi here? Core question. | Core question. |
| Haben Sie WLAN? | Do you have Wi-Fi? To staff. | To staff. |
| Wie lautet das WLAN-Passwort? | What's the Wi-Fi password? Follow-up. | Follow-up. |
| kostenloses WLAN | free Wi-Fi Ads/signs. | Ads/signs. |
How to use Gibt es hier WLAN? in real life
- 1Café laptop work
Gibt es hier WLAN für Gäste?
Is there Wi-Fi here for guests?
Full phrase.
- 2Hotel check-in
Gibt es hier WLAN auf dem Zimmer?
Is there Wi-Fi here in the room?
Room detail.
- 3Train station
Gibt es hier WLAN, oder nur im Café?
Is there Wi-Fi here, or only in the café?
Compare spots.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gibt es hier WLAN?
Incorrect: Gibt es hier Wi-Fi? (only English)
Correct: Gibt es hier WLAN?
WLAN is the standard German term.
Incorrect: Ist hier WLAN?
Correct: Gibt es hier WLAN?
Use gibt es for existence questions.
Good to know
Cafés often print the WLAN password on the receipt or a chalkboard. Public transport may offer free WLAN with a login splash page.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling into a coworking café
ChatPal
Kannst du online arbeiten?
Can you work online?
You
Mal sehen. Gibt es hier WLAN?
Let's see. Is there Wi-Fi here?
ChatPal
Ich frage. Gibt es hier WLAN für Kunden?
I'll ask. Is there Wi-Fi here for customers?
You
Wenn ja, schicken wir uns das Passwort.
If yes, we'll send each other the password.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is there Wi-Fi?" in German
How do you ask is there Wi-Fi?
Gibt es hier WLAN?
How do you ask for the password?
Wie lautet das Passwort? / das WLAN-Passwort?
Is Wi-Fi understood?
Often yes, but WLAN is the German default.
How do you say free Wi-Fi?
Kostenloses WLAN.
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