Preise und Geld
Prices and money
- Sprechen Sie über Geld, Währungen und Zahlungsmethoden. (Talk about money, currencies and payment methods.)
- Nach dem Preis fragen und den Preis in einem Geschäft nennen. (Ask for and say the price in a shop.)
- Possessivartikel - Dativ (Possessive articles - dative)
- Mengenadverbien (quantitative adverbs)
Learn essential German vocabulary and grammar for discussing prices and payments. This A1 lesson covers possessive articles in the dative case, quantity adverbs, useful dialogues for supermarkets, cafés, and kiosks, as well as important verbs like bezahlen, kosten, and kaufen. Practice real-life conversations and understand key differences between German and English payment expressions.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Assign the following words to the correct categories: means of payment or price indications.
Zahlungsmittel
Preisangaben
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Das Geld
The money
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Kaufen
To buy
3
Der Preis
The price
4
Der Rabatt
The discount
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Das Geschäft
The shop
Übung 5: Gesprächsübung
Anleitung:
- Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie sind auf dem Markt. Was möchten Sie kaufen? Wie bezahlen Sie? (Imagine you are on the market. What would you like to buy? How do you pay?)
- Nennen Sie die Preise und diskutieren Sie darüber. Ist es billig oder teuer? Fragen Sie nach einem Rabatt. (Name and discuss the prices. Is it cheap or expensive? Ask for a discount.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ich möchte etwas Brot und Äpfel kaufen. I want to buy some bread and apples. |
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Ich möchte nichts kaufen. I don't want to buy anything. |
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Die Orangen sind ziemlich teuer. The oranges are quite expensive. |
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Die Zwiebeln sind billig. The onions are cheap. |
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Kann ich bar oder mit Karte bezahlen? Can I pay cash or by card? |
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Gibt es einen Rabatt auf das Gemüse? Is there a discount for the vegetables? |
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Wie viel kosten die Orangen? How much do the oranges cost? |
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Die Äpfel kosten drei Euro fünfzig. The apples cost three euros fifty. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ich _____ immer mit der Karte, weil ich kein Bargeld dabei habe.
(I _____ always pay with the card because I don't have any cash with me.)2. Das Hemd _____ zwanzig Euro.
(The shirt _____ twenty euros.)3. Wir _____ im Geschäft viele Produkte für unsere Familie.
(We _____ many products for our family in the store.)4. Sie _____ die Rechnung mit ihrem Portemonnaie.
(They _____ the bill with their wallet.)Exercise 8: Paying at the Supermarket
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Bezahlen - Pay
Präsens
- ich bezahle
- du bezahlst
- er/sie/es bezahlt
- wir bezahlen
- ihr bezahlt
- sie/Sie bezahlen
Kosten - Cost
Präsens
- ich koste
- du kostest
- er/sie/es kostet
- wir kosten
- ihr kostet
- sie/Sie kosten
Kaufen - Buy
Präsens
- ich kaufe
- du kaufst
- er/sie/es kauft
- wir kaufen
- ihr kauft
- sie/Sie kaufen
Exercise 9: Possessivartikel - Dativ
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Possessive articles - dative
Show translation Show answersdeinem, meiner, ihren, unseren, seinem, eurem, ihrer
Exercise 10: Mengenadverbien
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Quantitative adverbs
Show translation Show answerswenig, alles, viele, viel, ein bisschen
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Bezahlen to pay Share Copied!
prasens
| German | English |
|---|---|
| (ich) bezahle | I pay |
| (du) bezahlst | you pay |
| (er/sie/es) bezahlt | he/she/it pays |
| (wir) bezahlen | we pay |
| (ihr) bezahlt | you pay |
| (sie) bezahlen | they pay |
Kaufen to buy Share Copied!
prasens
| German | English |
|---|---|
| (ich) kaufe | I buy |
| (du) kaufst | You buy |
| (er/sie/es) kauft | he/she/it buys |
| (wir) kaufen | we buy |
| (ihr) kauft | you buy |
| (sie) kaufen | they buy |
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Prices and Money in German: Learning Essential Vocabulary and Grammar
This lesson introduces you to important topics related to discussing prices and making payments in German, perfect for beginners at the A1 level. You will learn how to use possessive articles in the dative case and Mengenadverbien (quantity adverbs) that help describe amounts and costs in everyday situations.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
- Zahlungsmittel (means of payment): das Bargeld (cash), mit Karte bitte (by card please), der Euro, der Cent, das Portemonnaie (wallet)
- Preisangaben (price expressions): der Preis (price), teuer (expensive), günstig (affordable)
Useful Dialogues and Sentences
Practice practical dialogues you might have at a supermarket, café, or kiosk, such as:
- "Entschuldigung, wie viel kostet dieses Brot?" (Excuse me, how much does this bread cost?)
- "Ich zahle mit meiner Karte." (I pay with my card.)
- "Gibt es einen Rabatt bei vielen Produkten?" (Is there a discount for many products?)
Grammar Highlights
The lesson focuses on possessive articles in the dative case, which show ownership and are important when talking about payment methods and items. You will also encounter essential verbs like bezahlen (to pay), kosten (to cost), and kaufen (to buy), with exercises to practice their present tense conjugations.
Differences Between German and English Payment Language
While English speakers often say "pay with cash" or "pay by card," German uses expressions like "mit Bargeld zahlen" or simply "mit Karte bezahlen." Possessive articles change according to case; for example, "meinem Portemonnaie" uses the dative case to indicate the wallet you are using. When asking about prices, Germans frequently use "Wie viel kostet...?" which literally means "How much costs..." placing the verb "kosten" in the third-person singular form. Understanding these nuances improves both your comprehension and fluency.
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