👕 German phrase guide
How to shop for clothes in German
Sizes, colors, fitting rooms and the all-important "I'll take it". Here's everything you need to shop for clothes without pointing and hoping for the best.
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| German | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Ich schaue mich nur um, danke. | I'm just looking, thanks. | |
| Haben Sie das in M? | Do you have this in a medium? | |
| Haben Sie das in einer anderen Farbe? | Do you have it in another color? | |
| Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen? | Where are the fitting rooms? | |
| Kann ich das anprobieren? | Can I try it on? | |
| Das ist zu groß / zu klein. | It's too big / too small. | |
| Das passt gut. | It fits well. | |
| Wie viel kostet das? | How much does it cost? | |
| Ist das reduziert? | Is it on sale? | |
| Ich nehme es. | I'll take it. |
Example conversation
Shop assistant
Hallo! Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Hello! Can I help you?
You
Ja, haben Sie dieses Hemd in M?
Yes, do you have this shirt in a medium?
Shop assistant
Ich schaue mal nach... Bitte schön.
Let me check... Here you go.
You
Danke. Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen?
Thanks. Where are the fitting rooms?
Shop assistant
Hinten links.
At the back, on the left.
You
Das passt gut. Ich nehme es!
It fits well. I'll take it!
Good to know
💡 "Anprobieren" means to try on. Prices in German shops are fixed, so haggling isn't expected, but "reduziert" or "Sale" signs mean a discount.
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