German phrases for shopping

Below are German phrases (Deutsch) you'll actually use for shopping. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Haben Sie eine größere Größe?
    Pronunciation
    HAH-ben zee INE-eh GROES-eh-reh GROES-eh
    Meaning
    Do you have a bigger size?
  • Native
    Ich schaue nur
    Pronunciation
    ikh SHOW-eh noor
    Meaning
    I'm just looking
  • Native
    Nehmen Sie Karte?
    Pronunciation
    NAY-men zee KAR-teh
    Meaning
    Do you accept card?
  • Native
    Es ist zu teuer
    Pronunciation
    es ist tsoo TOY-er
    Meaning
    It is too expensive

Frequently asked questions

Are these German phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in German, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy German text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to German after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type German regularly, install a system keyboard.

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