German Phrase
Manche Sitze kosten extra.
Meaning
The sentence states that not all seats are included in the base price; a number of them require an additional payment. It is a neutral statement often heard in transport, theatres, or event venues.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform a customer or a friend that certain seats have an extra charge – for example, when buying train tickets, booking a concert, or choosing a seat on a flight.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MancheSitzekostenextra
Manche (indefinite determiner)
‘Manche’ means ‘some’ or ‘certain’. It is used with plural nouns and declines like an adjective.
Sitze (plural noun)
‘Sitz’ (seat) becomes ‘Sitze’ in the plural. The article is omitted because ‘manche’ already marks the noun as plural.
kosten (verb)
When the subject is plural, ‘kosten’ is the 3rd‑person plural form of ‘kosten’ meaning ‘to cost’. It behaves like a regular weak verb.
extra (adverb)
‘extra’ is an adverb meaning ‘extra, additionally’. It follows the verb directly and does not change its form.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel kostet das Ticket?
How much does the ticket cost?
Manche Sitze kosten extra.
Some seats cost extra.
✕Common Mistakes
Mancher Sitz kostet extra.
‘Mancher’ is singular; the sentence needs the plural form ‘Manche’ to match ‘Sitze’.
Manche Sitze kostet extra.
With a plural subject you must use the plural verb ‘kosten’, not the singular ‘kostet’.
Manche Sitze kosten Extras.
‘Extras’ is a noun; here ‘extra’ functions as an adverb and stays unchanged.
↔Alternatives
Einige Plätze sind teurer.
Some seats are more expensive.
Bestimmte Sitzplätze kosten zusätzlich.
Certain seats cost additionally.
Einige Sitze haben Aufpreis.
Some seats have a surcharge.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is common to charge a Aufpreis (surcharge) for premium seats in trains, buses, theatres, and flights. The word ‘extra’ is used as an adverb, not as a noun. When speaking politely, you can add ‘Bitte beachten Sie, dass …’ to soften the statement.