German Phrase
Wir haben auch Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik.
Meaning
The sentence states that the speaker’s business or group also offers tobacco, chocolate, and electronic goods. It emphasizes that these items are part of a broader range of products. The word ‘auch’ signals that these items are in addition to something previously mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are describing the inventory of a shop, a market stall, or an online store, especially after mentioning other product categories. It works well in sales pitches, advertisements, or casual conversation about what a business sells.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirhabenauchTabak,SchokoladeundElektronik.
Personalpronomen (Wir)
‘Wir’ is the 1st person plural pronoun meaning ‘we’, and it is the subject of the sentence.
Verb ‘haben’ im Präsens
‘haben’ is conjugated as ‘haben’ for ‘wir’; it expresses possession or availability.
Adverb ‘auch’
‘auch’ means ‘also/too’ and is placed directly after the verb to modify the whole statement.
Aufzählung mit Komma und ‘und’
Items in a list are separated by commas, and the final two items are linked with ‘und’ (and).
Unzählbare Substantive
‘Tabak’, ‘Schokolade’ and ‘Elektronik’ are treated as uncountable nouns, so no article is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Was verkaufen Sie hier?
What do you sell here?
Wir haben auch Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik.
We also have tobacco, chocolate, and electronics.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir haben Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik auch.
‘auch’ should come before the list, not at the end of the sentence.
Wir haben auch den Tabak, die Schokolade und die Elektronik.
With uncountable nouns you normally omit the definite article unless you refer to a specific item.
Wir haben auch Tabak, Schokolade, und Elektronik.
No comma is needed before ‘und’ in German lists.
↔Alternatives
Wir führen ebenfalls Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik.
We also carry tobacco, chocolate and electronics.
Wir bieten Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik an.
We offer tobacco, chocolate and electronics.
Bei uns gibt es auch Tabak, Schokolade und Elektronik.
We also have tobacco, chocolate and electronics.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, the sale of Tabak (tobacco) is strictly regulated: you must be at least 18 years old and often need to display a health warning. Chocolate is a beloved snack, but quality varies by region (e.g., Bavarian vs. Berlin chocolate). When mentioning Elektronik, Germans often think of consumer electronics like phones, laptops, and household appliances, and they appreciate clear warranty information.