German currency vocabulary covers different types of money, coins, and banknotes, as well as useful phrases for shopping and talking about prices. Below is a breakdown of essential categories with example words and sample sentences.
Common Currency Terms
These are the basic words for money and currency in German.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Währung | die Währungen | currency | currencies | Der Euro ist die Währung in Deutschland. | The euro is the currency in Germany. |
| das Geld | (no plural) | money | (no plural) | Ich habe kein Geld. | I have no money. |
| der Cent | die Cent | cent | cents | Ein Euro hat hundert Cent. | One euro has one hundred cents. |
| der Euro | die Euro | euro | euros | Ein Euro kostet 1,50 Euro. | One euro costs 1.50 euros. |
| die Banknote | die Banknoten | banknote | banknotes | Ich habe eine zwanzig-Euro-Banknote. | I have a twenty-euro banknote. |
| die Münze | die Münzen | coin | coins | Ich habe eine Münze gefunden. | I found a coin. |
Coins and Banknotes
German words for different denominations of coins and bills.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Münze | die Münzen | coin | coins | Sie bezahlt mit Münzen. | She pays with coins. |
| die Banknote | die Banknoten | banknote | banknotes | Ich habe eine fünfzig-Euro-Banknote. | I have a fifty-euro banknote. |
| der Cent | die Cent | cent | cents | Zwei Cent sind sehr wenig. | Two cents is very little. |
| der Euro | die Euro | euro | euros | Ich zahle zehn Euro. | I pay ten euros. |
Useful Phrases
Common German phrases for talking about money, prices, and payments.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| der Preis | die Preise | price | prices | Wie viel kostet das? | How much does that cost? |
| die Rechnung | die Rechnungen | bill | bills | Kann ich bitte die Rechnung haben? | Can I have the bill, please? |
| das Geld wechseln | (phrase) | to change money | (phrase) | Ich muss Geld wechseln. | I need to change money. |
| bezahlen | (verb) | to pay | (verb) | Ich bezahle mit Karte. | I pay by card. |
| teuer | (adj) | expensive | (adj) | Das ist zu teuer. | That is too expensive. |
| billig | (adj) | cheap | (adj) | Das ist sehr billig. | That is very cheap. |
Asking About Prices
How to ask for prices and talk about cost in German.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wie viel kostet das? | (phrase) | How much does that cost? | (phrase) | Wie viel kostet das? | How much does that cost? |
| Wie teuer ist das? | (phrase) | How expensive is that? | (phrase) | Wie teuer ist das? | How expensive is that? |
| Was kostet ...? | (phrase) | What does ... cost? | (phrase) | Was kostet der Apfel? | What does the apple cost? |
| Gibt es einen Rabatt? | (phrase) | Is there a discount? | (phrase) | Gibt es einen Rabatt? | Is there a discount? |
Making a Payment
Phrases you’ll need for paying and completing a purchase.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ich möchte bezahlen. | (phrase) | I would like to pay. | (phrase) | Ich möchte bezahlen, bitte. | I would like to pay, please. |
| Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? | (phrase) | Can I pay by card? | (phrase) | Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? | Can I pay by card? |
| Bar bezahlen | (phrase) | to pay in cash | (phrase) | Ich zahle bar. | I’m paying in cash. |
| Stimmt so. | (phrase) | Keep the change. | (phrase) | Stimmt so, danke. | Keep the change, thanks. |
Summary
- Währung = currency
- Geld = money
- Euro/Cent = euro/cent
- Münze/Banknote = coin/banknote
- Useful phrases include Wie viel kostet ...? (How much does ... cost?) and Ich möchte bezahlen. (I would like to pay.)
With this vocabulary, you can confidently discuss money, ask about prices, and handle transactions in German.
Flashcards (1 of 24)
- English Singular: currency
- English Plural: currencies
- English Example: The euro is the currency in Germany.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
