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German Phrase

Ja, du kannst an der Kasse Bargeld bekommen.

/jaː duː kanst an deːɐ̯ ˈkasə ˈbaʁɡɛlt bəˈkɔmən/
Meaning"Yes, you can get cash at the register."
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Meaning

The sentence confirms that it is possible to receive cash at the checkout counter. It is a polite, straightforward answer to a request for cash.

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When to use

Use this phrase when a customer asks whether they can withdraw cash at a store’s register, or when you want to reassure someone that cash is available at the point of sale.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ja,dukannstanderKasseBargeldbekommen.

1

Modalverb ‘können’ (kannst)

‘kannst’ is the 2nd person singular present of ‘können’, used to express ability or permission.

2

Präpositionalphrase ‘an der Kasse’

‘an’ + dative indicates location at a fixed point (the cash register).

3

Verb ‘bekommen’ + Akkusativ

‘bekommen’ takes a direct object (Bargeld) and means ‘to receive/get’.

4

Komma nach ‘Ja’

In spoken German a short pause is marked with a comma after an affirmative ‘Ja’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Entschuldigung, kann ich hier Bargeld bekommen?

Excuse me, can I get cash here?

Ja, du kannst an der Kasse Bargeld bekommen.

Yes, you can get cash at the register.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ja, du kannst bei der Kasse Bargeld bekommen.

    ‘bei’ is used for people or institutions; for a physical location like a register, ‘an’ is correct.

  • Ja, du bekommst an der Kasse Bargeld.

    The subject is ‘du’, so the verb must be conjugated as ‘bekommst’ or use ‘bekommen’ with a modal verb.

  • Ja, du kannst an der Kasse Geld bekommen.

    ‘Bargeld’ is more specific for cash; ‘Geld’ can also mean money in general and is less precise in this context.

↔Alternatives

  • Ja, du kannst an der Kasse Geld abheben.

    Yes, you can withdraw money at the register.

  • Ja, an der Kasse bekommst du Bargeld.

    Yes, you get cash at the register.

  • Ja, du kannst dort Bargeld erhalten.

    Yes, you can receive cash there.

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Cultural Tip

In many German shops, especially supermarkets and larger retailers, the cash register (Kasse) often has a built‑in cash‑withdrawal service. However, not every store offers this, so it’s common to ask first. In smaller shops you’ll usually need to use an ATM (Geldautomat) or a bank branch.