How to Say ‘Can we pay?’ in German
Können wir zahlen?
KUR-nen veer TSAH-len
[KUR-nen veer TSAH-len]
Phrase Breakdown
Können
[KUR-nen]
can / are able to
A polite modal verb meaning 'can.' Here it helps form the question 'Can we pay?'
Können wir zahlen, bitte?
Can we pay, please?
wir
[veer]
we
The pronoun for 'we,' referring to your group at the table.
Können wir jetzt zahlen?
Can we pay now?
zahlen
[TSAH-len]
to pay
The verb used when paying the bill in a restaurant or café.
Können wir gleich zahlen?
Can we pay right away?
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