10 essential German phrases for shopping at the supermarket
Navigate your local German supermarket like a pro with these handy phrases. From finding items to paying, we've got you covered!

Heading to a German supermarket can be an adventure, especially when you need to find specific items or ask for help from staff. Knowing a few key phrases will make your shopping experience much smoother and more enjoyable. These phrases cover common scenarios, like asking where something is, inquiring about prices, and handling the checkout process. Even a little bit of German can go a long way in showing politeness and engaging with local culture.
What this lesson covers
Core German words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Einen schönen guten Tag!EYE-nen SHUH-nen GOO-ten TAHKA lovely good day!
- Wo finde ich...?VOH FIN-deh ichWhere can I find...?
- Ich suche bitte...ich ZOO-che BIT-tehI am looking for... please
- Haben Sie das?HAH-ben zee dasDo you have that?
- Was kostet das?vas KOH-stet dasHow much does that cost?
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?kahn ich mit KAR-teh TSAH-lenCan I pay by card?
- Ich brauche eine Tüte.ich BROW-che EYE-neh TOO-tehI need a bag.
- Das ist alles, danke.das ist AH-less, DAHNK-ehThat is all, thank you.
- Einen schönen Abend noch!EYE-nen SHUH-nen AH-bent nohkhHave a nice evening!
- Entschuldigung, wo ist die Kasse?ent-SHOOL-dee-goong, VOH ist dee KAH-sehExcuse me, where is the checkout?
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