gibt's
Translation
there is, there are, is there?, are there?
Examples
Gibts hier eine Post?
Is there a post office here?
Was gibts zum Abendessen?
What's for dinner?
Grammar Patterns
((sth. acc)) there is/are sth. Is there a good restaurant here?
Similar Words
existiert, ist da
Etymology
A contraction of 'gibt es', which is the 3rd person singular of 'geben' (to give) and 'es' (it). 'Gibts' is an informal spelling.
Memory Tips
Literally 'it gives', but it's the standard way to say 'there is/are'. Think of it as something being 'given' or presented to the scene.