Common Shopping Terms
Here are some useful shopping-related words and phrases in German:
| German |
English |
| Produkt |
Product |
| Kasse |
Cash register |
| Kundenservice |
Customer service |
| Angebot |
Offer/Deal |
| Rabatt |
Discount |
| Preisschild |
Price tag |
| Einkaufstüte |
Shopping bag |
| Umkleidekabine |
Fitting room |
| Quittung |
Receipt |
Types of Shops in German
- Supermarkt - Supermarket
- Kaufhaus - Department store
- Drogerie - Drugstore
- Bekleidungsgeschäft - Clothing store
- Bäckerei - Bakery
- Schuhgeschäft - Shoe store
- Buchhandlung - Bookstore
- Apotheke - Pharmacy
- Metzgerei - Butcher shop
Common Products in German
Here are some common products you may want to buy:
| German |
English |
| Hemd |
Shirt |
| Hose |
Pants |
| Schuhe |
Shoes |
| Jacke |
Jacket |
| Kleid |
Dress |
| Tasche |
Bag |
| Handy |
Mobile phone |
| Brot |
Bread |
| Käse |
Cheese |
| Milch |
Milk |
| Obst |
Fruits |
| Gemüse |
Vegetables |
Useful Shopping Phrases
These phrases will help you while shopping in German-speaking countries:
- Ich möchte Obst kaufen. - I would like to buy Fruits
- Wie viel kostet das? - How much does it cost?
- Haben Sie das in einer anderen Größe? - Do you have this in another size?
- Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? - Can I pay with a card?
- Wo ist die Kasse? - Where is the cash register?
- Kann ich das anprobieren? - Can I try this on?
- Ich brauche eine Quittung. - I need a receipt.
- Gibt es hier Rabatte? - Are there any discounts?
- Ich suche nach einem roten T-Shirt. - I am looking for a red t-shirt.
- Das ist zu teuer für mich. - This is too expensive for me.
Example Sentences
Here are some sentences you might use while shopping:
| German |
English |
| Ich möchte einen roten Pullover kaufen. |
I would like to buy a red sweater. |
| Wie viel kostet diese Jacke? |
How much does this jacket cost? |
| Haben Sie das in Größe M? |
Do you have this in size M? |
| Kann ich das Kleid anprobieren? |
Can I try the dress on? |
| Ich suche nach einem neuen Handy. |
I am looking for a new mobile phone. |
| Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? |
Can I pay with a credit card? |
| Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. |
I need a receipt, please. |