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How do I ask for a discount or a price check in German

Must-Know German Phrases for Shopping in Germany: How do I ask for a discount or a price check in German
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To ask for a discount or a price check in German, here are some useful phrases:

Asking for a discount:

  • Gibt es einen Rabatt? (Is there a discount?)
  • Könnten Sie mir einen Rabatt geben? (Could you give me a discount?)
  • Geben Sie mir einen Rabatt? (Can you give me a discount?)
  • Können Sie mir einen besseren Preis machen? (Can you give me a better price?)
  • Könnten Sie mir bitte einen Rabatt geben? (Could you please give me a discount?)

Checking prices:

  • Wie viel kostet das? (How much does this cost?)
  • Was kostet das? (What does this cost?)
  • Wie teuer ist das? (How expensive is this?)

Also, to ask how much discount can be offered:

  • Wie viel Rabatt können Sie mir bieten? (How much discount can you offer me?)

These phrases are polite and can be used in shopping contexts such as stores or markets in Germany. While haggling isn’t very common in formal retail, polite inquiries may still work, especially in informal or market settings.

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