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How to Say ‘Does that cost extra?’ in German

Kostet das extra?

KOS-tet dahs EX-trah

[KOS-tet dahs EX-trah]

💬 Usage Tip: For a yes/no question, just put the verb first: das kostet extra becomes Kostet das extra?.

Phrase Breakdown

Kostet

[KOS-tet]

Costs

Requires payment of a specified amount.

Example

Das kostet viel Geld.

That costs a lot of money.

das

[dahs]

that / it

Used to refer to a situation or thing being discussed.

Example

Das ist nicht die richtige Straße.

That is not the right street.

extra

[EX-trah]

Extra

Added something beyond what is usual.

Example

Das wird extra kosten.

That will cost extra.

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