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“Sonst noch etwas?”

Anything else?

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Literal Translation

Word for word: “Otherwise still something?”

Pronunciation

/zɔnst nɔx ˈɛtvas/

When to Use This Phrase

You'll hear it at every bakery and market stall, often shortened to 'Sonst noch was?'. If you're done, answer 'Nein, danke, das ist alles' or simply 'Das war's' (That's it).

Example Sentences

Zwei Brötchen und ein Croissant, bitte. — Sonst noch etwas? — Nein, danke, das ist alles.

Two bread rolls and a croissant, please. — Anything else? — No, thanks, that's all.

Sonst noch was? — Ja, ich hätte gern noch einen Kaffee.

Anything else? — Yes, I'd also like a coffee.

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