How do you say "Can I pay by card?" in German?

"Can I pay by card?" in German is "Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?" mean in English?

"Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?" means "Can I pay by card?" in English. Usage tip: 'Karte' refers to credit or debit cards broadly.

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How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in German

Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?

kan ikh mit KAR-tuh beh-TSAHL-en

[kan ikh mit KAR-tuh beh-TSAHL-en]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Karte' refers to credit or debit cards broadly.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Not all establishments take cards, especially in smaller towns, so check in advance.

Phrase Breakdown

Kann

[kan]

Can

Used to ask for permission or ability.

Example

Kann ich das machen?

Can I do this?

ich

[ikh]

Refers to the speaker themselves.

Example

Ich komme später.

I will come later.

mit Karte

mit KAR-tuh

with card

Indicating the use of a credit or debit card.

Example

Ich zahle mit Karte.

I am paying with a card.

Words in this phrase

mit

[mit]

with

Accompanied by; using.

Example

Mit wem kommst du?

With whom are you coming?

Karte

[KAR-tuh]

card

In this context, referring to a payment card.

Example

Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?

Can I pay with card?

bezahlen?

beh-TSAHL-en

pay?

Refers to the act of exchanging money for goods or services.

Example

Ich möchte bar bezahlen.

I want to pay in cash.

Words in this phrase

bezahlen

[beh-TSAHL-en]

pay

To give money in exchange for goods or services.

Example

Ich bezahle die Rechnung.

I pay the bill.

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