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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn how to name and purchase groceries and other items in a supermarket in German. Whether you are a food lover or simply need to run errands, knowing the German vocabulary for buying groceries will be very useful. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a German supermarket and communicate with the staff.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the specific phrases and vocabulary related to buying groceries, let's first learn some general words that you will frequently encounter in a supermarket.

Supermarket Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some common words and phrases related to supermarkets in German:

German Pronunciation English
der Supermarkt deɐ zuː.pɐˌmaɐ̯kt supermarket
der Einkaufswagen deɐ ˈaɪ̯nkaʊ̯fsvaːɡən shopping cart
die Kasse diː ˈkasə cash register
das Angebot das anˈbeːt offer, special
der Kassenzettel deɐ ˈkasənˌʦɛtl̩ receipt
der Kunde / die Kundin deɐ ˈkʊndə / diː ˈkʊndɪn customer (male/female)
die Ware diː ˈvaːrə goods, products
die Lebensmittel diː ˈleːbənsmɪtəl groceries, food
die Obst- und Gemüseabteilung diː ˈɔpst ʊnt ɡəˈmyːzəˌʔapˌtaɪlʊŋ fruit and vegetable section
die Fleischabteilung diː ˈflaɪ̯ʃˌʔapˌtaɪlʊŋ meat section
die Bäckerei diː ˈbɛkəraɪ̯ bakery
die Käsetheke diː ˈkɛːzəˌteːkə cheese counter
die Getränkeabteilung diː ɡəˈtʁɛŋkəˌʔapˌtaɪlʊŋ beverage section

Grocery Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Now let's move on to the specific vocabulary related to groceries and food items:

German Pronunciation English
das Brot das bʁoːt bread
die Milch diː mɪlç milk
der Käse deɐ ˈkɛːzə cheese
das Obst das ɔpst fruit
das Gemüse das ɡəˈmyːzə vegetable
das Fleisch das flaɪ̯ʃ meat
der Fisch deɐ fɪʃ fish
die Eier diː ˈaɪ̯ɐ eggs
der Reis deɐ ʁaɪ̯s rice
die Nudeln diː ˈnuːdl̩n pasta
das Öl das øːl oil
der Zucker deɐ ˈtsuːkɐ sugar
das Salz das zalt͡s salt
die Gewürze diː ɡəˈvʏʁtsə spices
der Saft deɐ zaft juice
das Wasser das ˈvasɐ water
das Bier das biːɐ beer
der Wein deɐ vaɪ̯n wine
der Kaffee deɐ ˈkafeː coffee
der Tee deɐ teː tea

Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned the vocabulary, let's practice some useful phrases that will help you when buying groceries in a German supermarket:

  • Wo finde ich...? - Where can I find...?
  • Entschuldigung, wo ist die Kasse? - Excuse me, where is the cash register?
  • Wie viel kostet das? - How much does this cost?
  • Haben Sie (das) in einer anderen Größe/Farbe? - Do you have this in a different size/color?
  • Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? - Can I pay with a credit card?
  • Ich hätte gerne eine Tüte. - I would like a bag.
  • Gibt es hier einen Pfandautomaten? - Is there a bottle return machine here?
  • Haben Sie eine Kundenkarte? - Do you have a customer card?
  • Kann ich eine Quittung bekommen? - Can I get a receipt?
  • Danke, einen schönen Tag noch! - Thank you, have a nice day!

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Now let's see a dialogue between a customer and a supermarket employee to put the vocabulary and phrases into practice:

Customer: Entschuldigung, wo finde ich die Milch? Employee: Die Milch finden Sie in der Kühlabteilung ganz hinten links. Customer: Danke! Wie viel kostet das Brot? Employee: Das Brot kostet 2 Euro. Customer: Haben Sie das auch in Vollkorn? Employee: Ja, wir haben auch Vollkornbrot. Das ist in Regal 3. Customer: Gut, dann nehme ich das Vollkornbrot bitte. Employee: Möchten Sie etwas anderes? Customer: Nein, das war es, danke. Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? Employee: Ja, selbstverständlich. Die Kasse ist dort vorne. Customer: Danke, einen schönen Tag noch! Employee: Ihnen auch, auf Wiedersehen!

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to test your knowledge. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate German words:

1. Ich brauche noch __________ für den Salat. 2. Wo finde ich die __________? 3. Wie viel kostet __________? 4. Haben Sie __________ in einer anderen Größe? 5. Kann ich mit __________ bezahlen?

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1. Gemüse 2. Kasse 3. das Brot 4. das T-Shirt 5. Kreditkarte </details>

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on buying groceries in German. You now have the vocabulary and phrases necessary to confidently navigate a German supermarket and communicate with the staff. Practice your skills by visiting a local supermarket or by having a conversation with a German speaker. Remember to review the vocabulary regularly to reinforce your learning. Viel Spaß beim Einkaufen! (Have fun shopping!)

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Sentence Structures


Greetings and Introduction


Definite and Indefinite Articles


Numbers, Dates and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Family and Friends


Prepositions


Food and Drinks


Germany and German-Speaking Countries


Pronouns and Possessives


Travel and Transportation


Modal Verbs


Shopping and Clothes


Music and Entertainment


Adjectives


Health and Body


Time and Temporal Prepositions


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