Prices and money
Preise und Geld
- Talk about money, currencies and payment methods.
- Ask for and say the price in a shop.
- Possessive articles - dative
- quantitative adverbs
Learn essential German vocabulary for shopping with key words like der Euro, die Rechnung, und das Bargeld, and practice phrases to ask about prices and pay with Karte or Bargeld using possessive articles and dative case.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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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 words to the appropriate categories: Means of payment or Shopping.
Zahlungsmittel
Einkauf
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
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Der Preis
The price
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Der Rabatt
The discount
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Das Geschäft
The shop
Übung 5: Conversation exercise
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. Wie viel ______ das Brot in Ihrem Geschäft?
(How much ______ the bread cost in your store?)2. Ich ______ mit Karte, weil ich kein Bargeld habe.
(I ______ with card because I don't have cash.)3. Wir ______ jeden Samstag frisches Obst und Gemüse.
(We ______ fresh fruit and vegetables every Saturday.)4. Im Geschäft ______ der Apfel nur einen Euro.
(In the store, the apple ______ only one euro.)Exercise 8: Shopping in the store
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Bezahlen - bezahlen
Präsens
- ich bezahle
- du bezahlst
- er/sie/es bezahlt
- wir bezahlen
- ihr bezahlt
- sie/Sie bezahlen
Kosten - kosten
Präsens
- ich koste
- du kostest
- er/sie/es kostet
- wir kosten
- ihr kostet
- sie/Sie kosten
Kaufen - kaufen
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!
Präsens
| 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!
Präsens
| 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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Lesson Overview: Prices and Money in German
This lesson is designed for beginner (A1) German learners focusing on everyday vocabulary and grammar related to prices, payment methods, and money transactions. You will learn how to ask about prices, discuss payment options, and use key expressions for shopping and paying in various settings such as supermarkets, cafes, and kiosks.
Key Grammar Topics
- Possessive Articles in the Dative Case: Understanding how to indicate possession when referring to items related to money and payment, e.g., meinem Portemonnaie (my wallet).
- Adverbs of Quantity (Mengenadverbien): Using words that express amounts, such as ein paar Cent (a few cents), and questions on quantity like Wie viel kostet…? (How much does ... cost?).
Essential Vocabulary
The lesson clusters words into categories to help you memorize and use them effectively:
- Payment Methods (Zahlungsmittel): das Bargeld (cash), das Portemonnaie (wallet), mit Karte (with card), der Euro (Euro), der Cent (cent).
- Price Descriptions (Preisangaben): der Preis (price), teuer (expensive), günstig (affordable).
Practical Phrases and Dialogue Examples
To practice everyday situations, the lesson offers dialogues such as:
- Asking for prices and paying in a supermarket:
"Entschuldigung, wie viel kostet dieses Brot?" (Excuse me, how much does this bread cost?) - Ordering and paying in a café:
"Ich möchte einen Kaffee, bitte." (I would like a coffee, please.) - Inquiring prices and paying at a kiosk:
"Wie viel kostet die Zeitung?" (How much does the newspaper cost?)
Verb Usage and Conjugation
This lesson emphasizes common verbs related to purchasing and paying, such as:
- bezahlen (to pay)
- kosten (to cost)
- kaufen (to buy)
Each verb is presented in the present tense with full conjugation tables to support accurate usage in context.
Mini Story for Practice
The short story included illustrates a typical shopping experience with practical sentences: Ich kaufe Gemüse und Obst im Geschäft. Meine Frau bezahlt mit ihrem Portemonnaie. Die Äpfel kosten zwei Euro pro Kilo. This helps consolidate vocabulary and grammar naturally.
Differences Between English and German in This Lesson
One notable difference is the use of possessive articles in the dative case in German, which do not have a direct equivalent in English grammar. For instance, "meinem Portemonnaie" uses the dative possessive article to indicate "to my wallet." In English, possession is simpler, often expressed by "my wallet." Understanding the German case system is essential, especially when discussing locations or indirect objects related to money.
Useful phrases include: Wie viel kostet…? (How much does ... cost?), Ich zahle mit Bargeld. (I pay with cash.), and Gibt es einen Rabatt? (Is there a discount?). These expressions are fundamental for everyday transactions.
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