German · Shopping
German phrases for shopping
Ask the price, try something on, ask for a different size, and pay. Ten sentences for shops and markets.
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Step 4Wie spät ist es?
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| # | English | German |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How much does this cost? | Wie viel kostet das? |
| 2 | I am just looking. | Ich schaue nur. |
| 3 | Do you have this in a bigger size? | Haben Sie das in einer größeren Größe? |
| 4 | Can I try it on? | Kann ich es anprobieren? |
| 5 | It is too expensive. | Das ist zu teuer. |
| 6 | Do you have a cheaper one? | Haben Sie etwas Günstigeres? |
| 7 | I will take it. | Ich nehme es. |
| 8 | Do you take credit cards? | Nehmen Sie Kreditkarten? |
| 9 | Can I have a bag, please? | Kann ich bitte eine Tüte haben? |
| 10 | What time do you close? | Um wie viel Uhr schließen Sie? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | German |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer. |
| I do not understand. | Ich verstehe nicht. |
Tips
- Greet the shop assistant when you walk in. In France and Germany in particular it is expected.
- Know your numbers. Prices are said quickly, so practise hearing them.
- In markets, a polite question about the price is normal. Hard bargaining is not common everywhere, so read the room.
These sentences use Sie, the polite form, which is right with anyone you do not know. Use du only with friends, children and people who offer it.
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How do you say “How much does this cost” in German?
“Wie viel kostet das?”.
What are the most useful German phrases for shopping?
“Wie viel kostet das?” (How much does this cost?) “Ich schaue nur.” (I am just looking.) “Haben Sie das in einer größeren Größe?” (Do you have this in a bigger size?) “Kann ich es anprobieren?” (Can I try it on?) “Das ist zu teuer.” (It is too expensive.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in German?
Say “Ich verstehe nicht.” (I do not understand.), then “Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these German phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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