How do you say "I think the fare is too high." in German?

"I think the fare is too high." in German is "Ich glaube, der Fahrpreis ist zu hoch.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich glaube, der Fahrpreis ist zu hoch." mean in English?

"Ich glaube, der Fahrpreis ist zu hoch." means "I think the fare is too high." in English.

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How to Say ‘I think the fare is too high.’ in German

Ich glaube, der Fahrpreis ist zu hoch.

ikh GLOW-buh dare FAHR-price ist tsoo hohkh

[ikh GLOW-buh dare FAHR-price ist tsoo hohkh]

Phrase Breakdown

Ich glaube,

ikh GLOW-buh

I think, / I believe,

A common way to introduce an opinion or assessment.

Example

Ich glaube, das ist zu teuer.

I think that is too expensive.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun, used when speaking about yourself.

Example

Ich glaube, das ist nicht korrekt.

I think that is not correct.

glaube

[GLOW-buh]

think / believe

A common verb used to express an opinion or assumption.

Example

Ich glaube, wir sollten nachfragen.

I think we should ask about it.

Der Fahrpreis

dare FAHR-price

the fare / the fare price

Refers to the price you pay for a ride, e.g. in a taxi or public transport.

Example

Der Fahrpreis ist gestiegen.

The fare has increased.

Words in this phrase

der

[dare]

the

Masculine definite article in German, here before 'Fahrpreis.'

Example

Ich glaube, der Fahrer irrt sich.

I think the driver is mistaken.

Fahrpreis

[FAHR-price]

fare

The amount of money charged for the taxi ride.

Example

Ich glaube, der Fahrpreis wurde falsch berechnet.

I think the fare was calculated incorrectly.

Ist zu hoch.

ist tsoo hohkh

is too high.

Used to say that a price or amount is excessive.

Example

Der Preis ist zu hoch.

The price is too high.

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

Form of 'sein' used with singular subjects.

Example

Ich glaube, der Preis ist falsch.

I think the price is wrong.

[tsoo]

too

Shows that something exceeds a reasonable amount.

Example

Ich glaube, das ist zu teuer.

I think that is too expensive.

hoch

[hohkh]

high

In price contexts, it means too expensive.

Example

Ich glaube, der Betrag ist hoch.

I think the amount is high.

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