How do you say "Can we pay by card?" in German?

"Can we pay by card?" in German is "Können wir mit Karte zahlen?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Can we pay by card?’ in German

Q: What does "Können wir mit Karte zahlen?" mean in English?

"Können wir mit Karte zahlen?" means "Can we pay by card?" in English. Usage tip: [zahlen] goes to the end after [können]: [Können wir mit Karte zahlen?] The same happens with other verbs after [können], like [Können wir später zahlen?].

Können wir mit Karte zahlen?

KUR-nen veer mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len

[KUR-nen veer mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len]

💬 Usage Tip: [zahlen] goes to the end after [können]: [Können wir mit Karte zahlen?] The same happens with other verbs after [können], like [Können wir später zahlen?].

Phrase Breakdown

Können wir

KUR-nen veer

can we

A polite way to ask whether something is possible for the group including the speaker.

Example

Können wir gehen?

Can we go?

Words in this phrase

Können

[KUR-nen]

can / are able to

Used here to politely ask about payment possibility.

Example

Können wir später bezahlen?

Can we pay later?

wir

[veer]

Pronoun for the speaker and another person or group.

Example

Wir möchten jetzt aussteigen.

We would like to get out now.

Mit Karte zahlen

mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len

pay by card

A common phrase used when paying in shops or restaurants; literally 'pay with card.'

Example

Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?

Can I pay by card?

Words in this phrase

mit

[mit]

with / by

Indicates the payment method in this question.

Example

Wir zahlen mit Bargeld oder Karte.

We pay with cash or card.

Karte

[KAR-tuh]

card

A payment card used instead of cash.

Example

Die Karte ist in meiner Tasche.

The card is in my bag.

zahlen

[TSAH-len]

to pay

To give money for the taxi ride.

Example

Wir zahlen direkt beim Fahrer.

We pay directly to the driver.

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