Travel Phrases · German · Shopping & paying
German shopping phrases.
Asking the price, asking to try something, and paying, including saying you are only looking.
Uses the formal Sie register throughout. Polite with strangers and staff.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wie viel kostet das? | How much does this cost? |
| Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? | Do you take cards? |
| Kann ich bitte den Kassenbon haben? | Can I get a receipt, please? |
| Haben Sie das in einer anderen Größe oder Farbe? | Do you have this in another size or color? |
| Ich schaue mich nur um, danke. | I'm just looking, thank you. |
| Kann ich das anprobieren? | Can I try this on? |
| Es funktioniert nicht, ich möchte es gerne zurückgeben. | It doesn't work. I'd like to return it. |
| Können Sie es als Geschenk einpacken? | Can you wrap it as a gift? |
Shops, markets and anywhere a card reader appears.
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