How to Say ‘Then we charge a fee.’ in German
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr.
dan buh-REKH-nen veer EYE-nuh guh-BYOOR
[dan buh-REKH-nen veer EYE-nuh guh-BYOOR]
Phrase Breakdown
Dann
[dan]
then
Used to show the consequence of a situation, such as a late cancellation.
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr., wenn die Frist vorbei ist.
Then we charge a fee if the deadline has passed.
berechnen
[buh-REKH-nen]
charge
A verb meaning to ask for payment or apply a fee.
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr., falls niemand erscheint.
Then we charge a fee if nobody shows up.
wir
[veer]
we
First-person plural pronoun, here referring to the restaurant staff or business.
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr., das ist unsere Regel.
Then we charge a fee; that is our policy.
eine
[EYE-nuh]
a
An indefinite article used before a feminine noun.
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr., aber nur bei später Absage.
Then we charge a fee, but only for a late cancellation.
Gebühr
[guh-BYOOR]
fee
Money charged because of a rule, such as missing a cancellation deadline.
Dann berechnen wir eine Gebühr., pro Person zehn Euro.
Then we charge a fee, ten euros per person.
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