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German Phrase

Wir können dir die aktuellen Preise nennen.

/viːɐ̯ ˈkœnən diːɐ̯ diː ˈaktʊ̯eːlən ˈpʁaɪ̯zə ˈnɛnən/
Meaning"We can tell you the current prices."
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Meaning

‘We can tell you the current prices.’ The sentence offers to provide up‑to‑date price information, often in response to a customer’s request.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a business or service setting when a client asks about costs, e.g., in a shop, on a website chat, or over the phone. It works best in informal contexts because of the dative ‘dir’; switch to ‘Ihnen’ for formal situations.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WirkönnendirdieaktuellenPreisenennen.

1

Modalverb können

‘können’ is a modal verb that requires an infinitive (nennen) at the end of the clause.

2

Dativpronomen dir

‘dir’ is the informal dative pronoun (to you). With a formal audience you would use ‘Ihnen’.

3

Bestimmter Artikel die + Plural

‘die’ marks the plural noun ‘Preise’ and triggers the weak adjective ending ‘-en’.

4

Adjektivdeklination aktuellen

After a definite article in the plural, the adjective takes the weak ending ‘-en’ (die aktuellen Preise).

5

Verb nennen am Satzende

In main clauses with a modal verb, the infinitive verb is placed at the very end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Können Sie mir bitte die Preise nennen?

Could you please tell me the prices?

Ja, wir können dir die aktuellen Preise nennen.

Yes, we can tell you the current prices.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Wir können Sie die aktuellen Preise nennen.

    Using the formal pronoun with ‘dir’ mixes registers; either use ‘Ihnen’ (formal) or keep ‘dir’ (informal).

  • Wir können dir die aktueller Preise nennen.

    After the definite article ‘die’, the adjective must take the weak ending ‘-en’, not ‘-er’.

  • Wir können dir die aktuellen Preise wir nennen.

    The infinitive must stay at the end of the clause when a modal verb is present.

↔Alternatives

  • Wir können dir die jetzigen Preise mitteilen.

    We can let you know the current prices.

  • Wir geben dir gern die aktuellen Preisangaben.

    We’re happy to give you the current price information.

  • Wir informieren dich über die aktuellen Preise.

    We inform you about the current prices.

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Cultural Tip

German business communication distinguishes clearly between ‘du’ (informal) and ‘Sie’ (formal). The example uses ‘dir’, which is appropriate when you already have a friendly relationship with the customer (e.g., a regular client or a small‑shop setting). In a formal email or phone call you would replace ‘dir’ with ‘Ihnen’ and the verb ‘nennen’ stays the same: ‘Wir können Ihnen die aktuellen Preise nennen.’ Also, Germans appreciate precise numbers; after you name the price, it’s common to follow up with the exact amount and any applicable taxes.