How to Say ‘Can I try it on?’ in German
Kann ich das anprobieren?
kahn ikh dahs AHN-proh-beer-uhn
[kahn ikh dahs AHN-proh-beer-uhn]
💬 Usage Tip: [Anprobieren] is one of those verbs that splits: [Kann ich das anprobieren?] but [Ich probiere das an]. The [an] moves to the end when the verb is used on its own in a statement.
Phrase Breakdown
Kann
[kahn]
can
Form of können used to ask permission or possibility.
Kann ich das anprobieren, bevor ich es kaufe?
Can I try that on before I buy it?
ich
[ikh]
I
Common German pronoun for referring to yourself as the subject of a sentence.
Kann ich das anprobieren oder ist die Kabine besetzt?
Can I try that on or is the fitting room occupied?
das
[dahs]
that
Refers to the item you want to try on.
Kann ich das anprobieren, bitte?
Can I try that on, please?
anprobieren
[AHN-proh-beer-uhn]
try on
Verb used for trying on clothes, shoes, or accessories in a shop.
Ich möchte die Jacke anprobieren.
I would like to try on the jacket.
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