Shopping: German Words & Phrases
12 essential German words and expressions for "Shopping". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "conversations at the store".
"Shopping" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kaufen | /KOW-fen/ | to buy | Ich möchte das kaufen.I would like to buy this. |
| kosten | /KOS-ten/ | to cost | Was kostet das?How much does that cost? |
| teuer | /TOY-er/ | expensive | Das ist zu teuer.That is too expensive. |
| billig | /BIL-likh/ | cheap | Das ist billig.That is cheap. |
| das Geld | /dahs GELT/ | money | Ich habe kein Geld.I'll pay by card, please. |
| bezahlen | /beh-TSAH-len/ | to pay | Wo kann ich bezahlen?Can I pay in cash? |
| die Größe | /dee GRUE-seh/ | size | Welche Größe brauchen Sie?Do you have change? |
| die Kasse | /dee KAS-seh/ | checkout/cash register | Bitte gehen Sie zur Kasse.The receipt, please. |
| der Preis | /dair PRYSE/ | price | Der Preis ist gut.The bag is full. |
| das Angebot | /dahs AN-geh-boht/ | offer/sale | Heute gibt es ein Angebot.The shop opens at 9 AM. |
| die Tasche | /dee TAH-sheh/ | bag | Brauchen Sie eine Tasche?I am looking for a warm sweater. |
| die Quittung | /dee kvi-TOONG/ | receipt | Die Quittung, bitte.That looks great on you. |
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