German Phrase
Ja, es fällt eine kleine Liefergebühr an.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a small fee for delivery will be charged. It is a polite, business‑like way to inform a customer about an additional cost.
When to use
Use this sentence when answering a customer's question about extra costs in online shops, restaurant take‑away, or any service that involves delivering goods. It works well in both spoken and written customer‑service communication.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JaesfällteinekleineLiefergebühran
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with a preceding statement or question, similar to 'yes' in English.
es fällt ... an
A fixed construction meaning 'to apply' or 'to be incurred'. The verb 'fallen' is used impersonally with 'es' and the infinitive 'anfallen' split.
Indefinite article + adjective declension
After 'eine' the adjective takes the weak ending '-e' (kleine) because the article already marks gender, case, and number.
Liefergebühr (noun)
A compound noun (Liefer‑ + Gebühr) meaning 'delivery fee'. It is feminine, so 'die Liefergebühr'.
Verb position
In main clauses the finite verb 'fällt' occupies the second position; the separable prefix 'an' moves to the end of the clause.
🗨In Conversation
Muss ich für die Lieferung extra bezahlen?
Do I have to pay extra for the delivery?
Ja, es fällt eine kleine Liefergebühr an.
Yes, a small delivery fee applies.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, es fällt eine kleinen Liefergebühr an.
After the indefinite article 'eine' the adjective takes the weak ending '-e', not the strong '-en'.
Ja, es gibt eine kleine Liefergebühr.
While understandable, 'es gibt' changes the nuance; the standard business phrasing uses 'es fällt ... an'.
Ja, es fällt an eine kleine Liefergebühr.
Do not split the verb incorrectly; the finite verb must stay in second position and the separable prefix moves to the end.
↔Alternatives
Ja, es wird eine geringe Liefergebühr berechnet.
Yes, a modest delivery fee will be charged.
Ja, es entsteht eine kleine Liefergebühr.
Yes, a small delivery fee arises.
Ja, es gibt eine kleine Liefergebühr.
Yes, there is a small delivery fee.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries delivery fees are common and usually disclosed before the order is finalized. Using the impersonal construction 'es fällt ... an' sounds professional and neutral, making it suitable for both formal emails and phone conversations. Avoid overly casual phrasing in business contexts, as it may be perceived as unprofessional.