How to Say ‘Do you need’ in German
Brauchen Sie
BROW-khen zee
[BROW-khen zee]
💬 Usage Tip: Formal German: 'Sie' is the polite 'you.' Great for speaking with a company or technician.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, using polite 'Sie' with service providers is the safe and normal choice.
Phrase Breakdown
Brauchen
[BROW-khen]
need
A polite/formal verb meaning to need or require something.
Brauchen Sie noch meine Telefonnummer für den Termin?
Do you still need my phone number for the appointment?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal you, used when speaking politely to a customer or provider.
Können Sie morgen vorbeikommen?
Can you come by tomorrow?
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