German Phrase
Bestätige bitte den Gesamtbetrag.
Meaning
A polite request asking the listener to confirm the total sum of money. It is typical in invoices, checkout dialogs, or any situation where a final amount must be verified before proceeding.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need the other party to verify a monetary total – e.g., at a cash register, in an email confirming an invoice, or during a phone call about a bill. It works best in informal or semi‑formal contexts where ‘du’ is appropriate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BestätigebittedenGesamtbetrag
Imperative (2nd person singular)
‘Bestätige’ is the imperative form of ‘bestätigen’ used for informal commands addressed to ‘du’.
Bitte (polite particle)
‘Bitte’ adds politeness to a request; it can appear before or after the verb.
Definite article (accusative)
‘Den’ is the masculine accusative article, marking ‘Gesamtbetrag’ as the direct object.
Gesamtbetrag (compound noun)
A masculine noun meaning ‘total amount’; compounds are common in German business language.
🗨In Conversation
Bestätige bitte den Gesamtbetrag.
Please confirm the total amount.
Ja, das stimmt. Der Betrag beträgt 45,90 €.
Yes, that's correct. The amount is €45.90.
✕Common Mistakes
Bestätige bitte Gesamtbetrag.
The noun needs the accusative article ‘den’ because it is a masculine singular object.
Bestätige bitte den Gesamtbetrag, danke.
Mixing informal ‘du’ imperative with a formal closing like ‘danke’ can sound inconsistent; either stay informal or switch to the formal form.
Bestätige bitte den Gesamtbetrag?
A question mark turns the sentence into a question; the imperative should end with a period unless you explicitly want to ask.
↔Alternatives
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Gesamtbetrag.
Please confirm the total amount. (formal)
Bestätige den Betrag, bitte.
Confirm the amount, please.
Können Sie den Gesamtbetrag bestätigen?
Can you confirm the total amount?
Cultural Tip
In German business communication, using ‘bitte’ softens commands and shows respect. When speaking with strangers, clients, or superiors, switch to the formal ‘Sie’ form – ‘Bitte bestätigen Sie den Gesamtbetrag.’ The informal imperative is fine with colleagues or friends. Also, Germans appreciate precise numbers; always state the exact amount after the confirmation.