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German Phrase

Ich will zweihundert Dollar abheben.

/ɪç vɪl ˈt͡svaɪ̯ˌhʊndɐt ˈdɔlɐʁ ˈapˌheːbən/
Meaning"I want to withdraw two hundred dollars."
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Meaning

The speaker is stating a desire to take out two hundred US dollars from a bank or an ATM. It is a direct, purposeful statement that can be used in both casual and semi‑formal settings.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are at a bank counter, an ATM, or speaking with a teller and you need to withdraw cash in US dollars. It works in everyday conversation, but in very polite contexts you might prefer 'möchte' instead of 'will'.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchwillzweihundertDollarabheben

1

Pronoun (Ich)

Personal pronoun for the first person singular, always capitalised in German.

2

Modal verb (will)

Present tense of 'wollen' – expresses a strong intention. It is followed by an infinitive without 'zu'.

3

Cardinal number (zweihundert)

Compound number written as one word; means 200.

4

Foreign currency (Dollar)

Loanword kept in its English form; plural is also 'Dollar' (no -s).

5

Separable verb (abheben)

Verb 'heben' with prefix 'ab'. In infinitive form the prefix stays attached; in main clause it would split (z. B. 'Ich hebe ... ab').

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich will zweihundert Dollar abheben.

I want to withdraw two hundred dollars.

Möchten Sie das am Schalter oder am Automaten tun?

Would you like to do that at the counter or at the machine?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich will zweihundert Dollar abheben.

    Using 'will' sounds very direct; learners often replace it with the more polite 'möchte'.

  • Ich will zwei hundert Dollar abheben.

    The number 200 must be written as one word: 'zweihundert'.

  • Ich will die Dollar abheben.

    When using the foreign word 'Dollar' you do not add a German article; it stays without a plural ending.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich möchte zweihundert Dollar abheben.

    I would like to withdraw two hundred dollars.

  • Kann ich zweihundert Dollar abheben?

    Can I withdraw two hundred dollars?

  • Ich brauche zweihundert Dollar.

    I need two hundred dollars.

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Cultural Tip

In Germany most ATMs dispense euros; to get US dollars you usually have to go to a bank that offers foreign‑currency services or use a specialized exchange office. Bring a valid ID, and be aware that banks often charge a commission for foreign‑currency withdrawals. Also, the word 'Dollar' stays unchanged in the plural, unlike many native German nouns.