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How to Say ‘I'd like a receipt, please.’ in German

Ich hätte gern eine Quittung, bitte.

ikh HET-te gehrn EYE-nuh KWIT-toong BIT-tuh

[ikh HET-te gehrn EYE-nuh KWIT-toong BIT-tuh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Asking for a receipt is completely routine, especially for work travel, so no driver will take it as distrust. It's also your best evidence if you want to dispute a fare with the taxi company afterwards.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich hätte gern

ikh HET-te gehrn

I would like

This is a polite request. Keep the three words flowing together.

Example

Ich hätte gern ein Wasser.

I'd like a water.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

hätte

[HET-te]

would have / would like

Polite subjunctive form of 'haben'; in café language it helps express a polite request.

Example

Im Café bestelle ich höflich: Ich hätte gern einen Latte.

In the café I order politely: I would like a latte.

gern

[gehrn]

gladly

Adds warmth and friendliness, like saying 'feel free' or 'please do.'

Example

Setz dich gern.

Have a seat, gladly.

eine Quittung, bitte.

EYE-nuh KWIT-toong BIT-tuh

a receipt, please.

'Qu' sounds like 'kv': 'KVIT-toong'. 'Bitte' means please.

Example

Eine Quittung, bitte.

A receipt, please.

Words in this phrase

eine

[EYE-nuh]

The feminine accusative article before 'Frage.'

Example

Ich möchte Ihnen eine Frage zur Arbeitskultur stellen.

I would like to ask you a question about work culture.

Quittung

[KWIT-toong]

Receipt

A piece of paper showing payment has been made.

Example

Könnte ich eine Quittung bekommen?

Could I get a receipt?

bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

A polite word used in requests. It softens commands and questions.

Example

Schicken Sie bitte morgen die IBAN.

Please send the IBAN tomorrow.

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