Whether you're at a German market, a department store or a pharmacy — knowing how to shop, ask for prices and pay is essential! Germans love quality and value, and bargaining is not common.
🛒 Shopping Vocabulary
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| der Supermarkt | supermarket | |
| die Bäckerei | bakery | |
| die Metzgerei | butcher's shop | |
| die Apotheke | pharmacy | |
| das Kaufhaus | department store | |
| der Markt | market | |
| die Kasse | checkout / cashier | |
| der Preis | price | |
| das Sonderangebot | special offer | |
| der Rabatt | discount | |
| die Quittung | receipt | |
| das Wechselgeld | change (money) |
💬 Shopping Phrases
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| Was kostet das? | How much does it cost? | |
| Haben Sie das in einer anderen Größe? | Do you have it in another size? | |
| Ich nehme das. | I'll take it. | |
| Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? | Can I pay by card? | |
| Haben Sie einen Kassenbon? | Do you have a receipt? | |
| Das ist zu teuer. | That is too expensive. | |
| Wo finde ich...? | Where do I find...? |
✏️ Übungen (Practice Exercises)
Exercise 1: Try using 3 words from the table above in a sentence! Write them down.
Exercise 2: Cover the English column and test yourself — do you know all the words?
Exercise 3: Take the quiz below to test your knowledge with interactive questions!
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