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
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Das Einkaufszentrum
The shopping center
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Der Markt
The market
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Der Supermarkt
The supermarket
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Die Apotheke
The pharmacy
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Der Bücherladen
The bookstore
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Der Laden
The store
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Die Bäckerei
The bakery
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Die Konditorei
The pastry shop
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Der Musikladen
The music store
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Das Modegeschäft
The clothing store
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Der Baumarkt
The hardware store
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Die Metzgerei
The butcher
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Der Optiker
The optician
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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...
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Haben Sie… ?
Do you have...?
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Wie viel kostet das?
How much does it cost?
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Haben Sie mehr?
Do you have more?
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Welche Größe ist das?
Which size is that?
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Ich möchte es gerne anprobieren.
I'd like to try it on.
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Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen?
Where are the changing rooms?
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Ich nehme es.
I'll take it.
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Here are some more useful questions and answers…
Welche Größe haben Sie?
What size do you wear?
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Die Größe
The size
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Eine kleine Größe
A small size
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Eine mittlere Größe
A medium size
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Eine große Größe
A large size
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Eine extra große Größe
An extra large size
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Es gefällt mir.
I like it.
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Es sieht gut aus.
It looks good.
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Es steht Ihnen.
It suits you.
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Es steht Ihnen nicht.
It doesn't suit you.
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Here are the words for some items you might be looking for…
Die kurzen Hosen
The shorts
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Die Socken
The socks
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Die Strumpfhose
The tights
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Die Bluse
The blouse
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Der Schlips or die Krawatte
The tie
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Das Hemd
The shirt
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Der Mantel
The coat
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Die Schuhe
The shoes
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Die Jacke
The jacket
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Der Pullover
The sweater
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Der BH
The bra
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Die Unterwäsche
The underwear
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Die Hose
The trousers
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Die Handtasche
The handbag
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Der Rock
The skirt
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Das T-Shirt
The t-shirt
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Das Kleid
The dress
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Once you found what you were looking for, you’ll need to pay.
Bitte bezahlen Sie an der Kasse.
Please pay at the checkout.
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Ich möchte mit Kreditkarte bezahlen.
I'd like to pay by credit card.
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Ich möchte bitte bar bezahlen.
I'd like to pay with cash.
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Ich möchte bitte mit meiner EC-Karte bezahlen.
I'd like to pay with my debit card, please.
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Kann ich mit Reiseschecks bezahlen?
Can I pay with traveler's checks?
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Wie ist Ihre Kreditkartennummer?
What is your credit card number?
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Wir aktzeptieren keine Kreditkarten.
We don't accept credit cards.
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Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat?
Where is the closest ATM?
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Bitte geben Sie Ihre Pin- Nummer ein.
Please type in your PIN.
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Bitte unterschreiben Sie hier.
Please sign here.
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Hier ist Ihr Beleg.
Here is your receipt.
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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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