“Brauchen Sie eine Tüte?”
Do you need a bag?
ShoppingFormalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Need you a bag?”
Pronunciation
/ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩ ziː ˈaɪ̯nə ˈtyːtə/
When to Use This Phrase
Bags usually cost extra in German shops, so many people bring their own cloth bag (a 'Jutebeutel') or a basket. Lightweight plastic carrier bags have been banned in Germany since 2022, so you'll mostly be offered paper or sturdier reusable bags.
Example Sentences
Brauchen Sie eine Tüte? — Nein, danke, ich habe eine dabei.
Do you need a bag? — No, thanks, I have one with me.
Brauchen Sie eine Tüte? — Ja, bitte, eine große.
Do you need a bag? — Yes, please, a big one.
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