How to Say ‘What do I owe you?’ in German
Was macht das?
vahs makht dahs
[vahs makht dahs]
💬 Usage Tip: machen usually means "to make/do", but with prices it means "to come to". You'll hear it at any till: Das macht fünf Euro.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
"Was" means "what" and is used to ask questions about things or needs.
Was machst du?
What are you doing?
macht
[makht]
comes to
In prices, this means 'adds up to' or 'costs' when telling the total amount to pay.
Mit Mandelmilch macht das vier Euro.
With almond milk, that comes to four euros.
das
[dahs]
that / it
Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.
Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.
What is that? The word das can mean that or it.
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