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How to Say "How much is this?" in German

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Wie viel kostet das?
"How much is this?" in German 路 say it like vee feel koh-stet dahs

The most natural way to say "How much is this?" in German is Wie viel kostet das?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Was kostet das?
Another common way to ask, slightly more direct.
Wie viel macht das?
Used in informal contexts, often when referring to a total price.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to inquire about the price of an item. It is appropriate in shops, restaurants, or markets. You can use it with any object you want to know the cost of.

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Examples in German

GermanEnglish
Wie viel kostet dieser Stuhl?How much does this chair cost?
Entschuldigung, wie viel kostet das Buch?Excuse me, how much does the book cost?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'das' at the end of the phrase, which is necessary for clarity.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a restaurant?

Yes, it's perfectly acceptable to ask about prices in a restaurant.

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