German Phrase
Ja, es gibt eine kleine Gebühr.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a small charge applies. It is a polite way to acknowledge a fee without sounding harsh.
When to use
Use this sentence when a customer asks if there will be an extra cost, for example at a ticket counter, a bank, or an online service that adds a processing fee.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,esgibteinekleineGebühr.
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with a statement, similar to 'yes' in English.
es gibt
An impersonal construction meaning 'there is/are'. It introduces the existence of something.
eine (indefinite article)
Feminine singular form of 'a/an', used because 'Gebühr' is a feminine noun.
kleine (adjective declension)
Weak declension after the indefinite article; the ending -e matches the feminine singular noun.
Gebühr (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'fee' or 'charge'.
🗨In Conversation
Muss ich extra bezahlen?
Do I have to pay extra?
Ja, es gibt eine kleine Gebühr.
Yes, there is a small fee.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, es gibt ein kleiner Gebühr.
‘Gebühr’ is feminine; the correct article is ‘eine’ and the adjective ending is ‘-e’.
Ja, es ist eine kleine Gebühr.
‘es gibt’ is the idiomatic way to say ‘there is/are’; ‘es ist’ would mean ‘it is’.
Ja, es gibt eine kleiner Gebühr.
After ‘eine’ the adjective takes the weak ending ‘-e’, not ‘-er’.
↔Alternatives
Ja, es fällt eine geringe Gebühr an.
Yes, a modest fee applies.
Ja, dafür wird eine kleine Gebühr erhoben.
Yes, a small fee is charged for that.
Ja, es gibt eine leichte Gebühr.
Yes, there is a light fee.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries fees are usually disclosed up front. Using the adjective 'kleine' softens the impact and sounds courteous. Avoid saying 'ein kleiner Gebühr' – the noun is feminine, so the article and adjective must be in the feminine form.