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Hat der Zug Verspätung?

[hat dair tsook fer-SHPAY-toong]

Is the train delayed?

Literal gloss:“Has the train delay?”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.

Word-by-Word Structure

GermanMeaningGrammar Note
Hathas—
der Zugthe train (nom. m.)—
Verspätungdelay (die Verspätung)—

Example Sentences in Context

Checking with station staff

Wissen Sie, ob der RE nach Hamburg heute Verspätung hat?

Do you know whether the regional train to Hamburg is delayed today?

Rail delay info

Ja, leider ungefähr zwanzig Minuten wegen einer Signalstörung.

Yes, unfortunately around twenty minutes due to a signal fault.

Natural Alternatives

  • Fährt der Zug heute pünktlich?Neutral

    Is the train running on time today?

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