“Das ist zu teuer”
That's too expensive
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “That is too expensive”
Pronunciation
/das ɪst tsuː ˈtɔɪ̯ɐ/
When to Use This Phrase
Bargaining is not common in German shops. Prices are fixed. However, at flea markets (Flohmärkte) and some electronics stores, polite negotiation is acceptable.
Example Sentences
Das ist zu teuer. Haben Sie etwas Günstigeres?
That's too expensive. Do you have something cheaper?
Das ist mir zu teuer.
That's too expensive for me.
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