Shopping in German
Let’s go shopping – in German! After this free audio lesson, you’ll be able to navigate a German shopping center like a pro and ask for what you want in German. Most importantly, you’ll know how to pay! Need a smaller size? Can’t find the ATM? No problem.
Just listen to the audio and practice saying these German words and phrases aloud until this essential travel German is packed firmly in your language kit. Shopping in a German-speaking country is going to be a lot easier after this Rocket German lesson!
Resources for further reading:
Shopping in German - Words and Phrases
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Die Post
The post office
Das Einkaufszentrum
The shopping center
Der Markt
The market
Der Supermarkt
The supermarket
Die Apotheke
The pharmacy
Der Bücherladen
The bookstore
Der Laden
The store
Die Bäckerei
The bakery
Die Konditorei
The pastry shop
Der Musikladen
The music store
Das Modegeschäft
The clothing store
Der Baumarkt
The hardware store
Die Metzgerei
The butcher
Der Optiker
The optician
Once you’ve found the right shop, you need to find what you’re looking for. Use the following words and phrases to find what you need, figure out how much it costs and tell the sales assistant how many you want…
Ich suche…
I'm looking for...
Haben Sie… ?
Do you have...?
Wie viel kostet das?
How much does it cost?
Haben Sie mehr?
Do you have more?
Welche Größe ist das?
Which size is that?
Ich möchte es gerne anprobieren.
I'd like to try it on.
Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen?
Where are the changing rooms?
Ich nehme es.
I'll take it.
Here are some more useful questions and answers…
Welche Größe haben Sie?
What size do you wear?
Die Größe
The size
Eine kleine Größe
A small size
Eine mittlere Größe
A medium size
Eine große Größe
A large size
Eine extra große Größe
An extra large size
Es gefällt mir.
I like it.
Es sieht gut aus.
It looks good.
Es steht Ihnen.
It suits you.
Es steht Ihnen nicht.
It doesn't suit you.
Here are the words for some items you might be looking for…
Die kurzen Hosen
The shorts
Die Socken
The socks
Die Strumpfhose
The tights
Die Bluse
The blouse
Der Schlips or die Krawatte
The tie
Das Hemd
The shirt
Der Mantel
The coat
Die Schuhe
The shoes
Die Jacke
The jacket
Der Pullover
The sweater
Der BH
The bra
Die Unterwäsche
The underwear
Die Hose
The trousers
Die Handtasche
The handbag
Der Rock
The skirt
Das T-Shirt
The t-shirt
Das Kleid
The dress
Once you found what you were looking for, you’ll need to pay.
Bitte bezahlen Sie an der Kasse.
Please pay at the checkout.
Ich möchte mit Kreditkarte bezahlen.
I'd like to pay by credit card.
Ich möchte bitte bar bezahlen.
I'd like to pay with cash.
Ich möchte bitte mit meiner EC-Karte bezahlen.
I'd like to pay with my debit card, please.
Kann ich mit Reiseschecks bezahlen?
Can I pay with traveler's checks?
Wie ist Ihre Kreditkartennummer?
What is your credit card number?
Wir aktzeptieren keine Kreditkarten.
We don't accept credit cards.
Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat?
Where is the closest ATM?
Bitte geben Sie Ihre Pin- Nummer ein.
Please type in your PIN.
Bitte unterschreiben Sie hier.
Please sign here.
Hier ist Ihr Beleg.
Here is your receipt.
For more lessons on German vocabulary I recommend these!
- Understand signs in German. A super handy lesson (especially if you need to go to the toilet!)
- Learn the words and phrases used around the airport in German.
- Need to book a hotel in German? This is the vocab lesson for you.
Bis bald!
Paul Weber: Rocket German
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