Shopping in German
"Shopping" is a German lesson for A1 level. Conversations at the store. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Shopping"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
kaufen Ich möchte das kaufen. | /KOW-fen/ | to buy I would like to buy this. |
kosten Was kostet das? | /KOS-ten/ | to cost How much does that cost? |
teuer Das ist zu teuer. | /TOY-er/ | expensive That is too expensive. |
billig Das ist billig. | /BIL-likh/ | cheap That is cheap. |
das Geld Ich habe kein Geld. | /dahs GELT/ | money I'll pay by card, please. |
bezahlen Wo kann ich bezahlen? | /beh-TSAH-len/ | to pay Can I pay in cash? |
die Größe Welche Größe brauchen Sie? | /dee GRUE-seh/ | size Do you have change? |
die Kasse Bitte gehen Sie zur Kasse. | /dee KAS-seh/ | checkout/cash register The receipt, please. |
der Preis Der Preis ist gut. | /dair PRYSE/ | price The bag is full. |
das Angebot Heute gibt es ein Angebot. | /dahs AN-geh-boht/ | offer/sale The shop opens at 9 AM. |
die Tasche Brauchen Sie eine Tasche? | /dee TAH-sheh/ | bag I am looking for a warm sweater. |
die Quittung Die Quittung, bitte. | /dee kvi-TOONG/ | receipt That looks great on you. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Shopping" in German?
Key words for "Shopping": kaufen, kosten, teuer. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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