German Phrase

Hier kann man auch mit Kreditkarte zahlen.

/hiːɐ̯ kan man aʊ̯x mɪt kʁeˈdiːtˌkaʁtə ˈtsaːlən/

Meaning"One can also pay with a credit card here."

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Meaning

This phrase is used to confirm that credit cards are an accepted form of payment at a specific establishment. It uses the impersonal pronoun 'man' to describe a general rule or possibility, and the word 'auch' implies that other methods like cash are also accepted.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are at a shop, restaurant, or service counter and want to confirm if they take cards. It is especially helpful in Germany where cash is still very common and card acceptance is not always a given.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HierkannmanauchmitKreditkartezahlen

Modal Verb (kann)

The verb 'können' (can) is conjugated as 'kann' for the impersonal 'man' and pushes the main verb 'zahlen' to the very end of the sentence.

Impersonal 'man'

The pronoun 'man' refers to people in general, similar to 'one' or 'you' in English, and always takes a singular verb form.

Preposition 'mit'

In German, you pay 'with' (mit) a tool or method; 'mit' is a dative preposition, though it is not visible here as 'Kreditkarte' is feminine and used without an article.

🗨In Conversation

Entschuldigung, ich habe nicht genug Bargeld dabei.

Excuse me, I don't have enough cash with me.

Kein Problem, hier kann man auch mit Kreditkarte zahlen.

No problem, one can also pay with a credit card here.

✕Common Mistakes

Hier kann man auch mit Kreditkarte bezahlt.
When using the modal verb 'kann', the main verb 'zahlen' must be in its infinitive form at the end of the sentence.
Hier kann man auch bei Kreditkarte zahlen.
The preposition 'mit' (with) is used for methods of payment, not 'bei'.

↔Alternatives

Akzeptieren Sie Kreditkarten?
Do you accept credit cards?
Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?
Can I pay with a card?
Kartenzahlung ist möglich.
Card payment is possible.

Cultural Tip

In Germany, 'Nur Bares ist Wahres' (Only cash is true) is a common sentiment, and many smaller shops or traditional restaurants may not accept credit cards. Always check for a sign or ask this phrase before ordering if you do not have enough cash on hand.