50 essential German words for shopping
50 German words worth knowing, picked from the topics Shopping and services, Clothing and appearance, Numbers and quantities and translated into English.
Shopping and services 17 words
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Tüte | bag |
| teuer | expensive |
| Geheimzahl | PIN code |
| Kosten | cost |
| Preis | price |
| Quittung | receiptProof of payment |
| Kauf | purchase |
| Gutschrift | credit note |
| Schulden | debt |
| bezahlen | to pay |
| Münze | coin |
| Post | post office |
| Verkauf | sale |
| Bank | bank |
| Geldschein | banknote |
| Budget | budget |
| Kasse | checkout |
Clothing and appearance 17 words
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Strumpf | stockings |
| Kragen | collar |
| schick | smart |
| Leder | leather |
| Jeans | jeans |
| Rock | skirt |
| Mode | fashion |
| Pullover | jumper |
| Kleid | dress |
| Seide | silk |
| Ring | ring |
| Bart | beard |
| Baumwolle | cotton |
| Creme | cream |
| Wolle | wool |
| Muster | pattern |
| Tasche |
Numbers and quantities 16 words
| German | English |
|---|---|
| eins | one |
| zehn | ten |
| wenige | few |
| sechs | six |
| Stückchen | bit |
| fünf | five |
| zwei | two |
| acht | eight |
| neun | nine |
| Anteil | share |
| Fuß | foot |
| sieben | seven |
| Rate | rate |
| alles | all |
| zu viele | too many |
| leer | empty |
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