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German Phrase

Akzeptierst du mobile Zahlungen?

/akˈt͡sɛptɐst du ˈmoːbɪlɐ ˈtsaːlʊŋən/
Meaning"Do you accept mobile payments?"
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Meaning

This question asks whether the listener accepts payments made via a mobile device, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a QR‑code. It is a straightforward way to check the payment options a shop, restaurant, or service provider offers. The tone is informal because of the *du* form.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are at a store, café, market stall, or any point‑of‑sale and want to know if you can pay with your smartphone. It is also handy in a business email or chat when discussing payment methods with a colleague you address informally.

✦Grammar Breakdown

AkzeptierstdumobileZahlungen?

1

Verb conjugation (du)

The verb *akzeptieren* is regular; for the 2nd person singular you add –st, giving *akzeptierst*.

2

Yes‑no question inversion

In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject (*du*).

3

Adjective *mobile*

When an adjective stands before a plural noun in the accusative, it stays uninflected: *mobile Zahlungen*.

4

Formality

Using *du* is informal. In a business or customer‑service setting you would use the formal *Sie*: *Akzeptieren Sie mobile Zahlungen?*

5

Accusative object

*Zahlungen* is the direct object of *akzeptieren* and therefore appears in the accusative case.

🗨In Conversation

A

Akzeptierst du mobile Zahlungen?

Do you accept mobile payments?

Ja, wir nehmen Apple Pay, Google Pay und kontaktlose QR‑Codes.

Yes, we accept Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless QR codes.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Akzeptierst du mobile Zahlung?

    The noun *Zahlung* must be plural because you’re asking about the type of payments in general.

  • Akzeptierst du mobile zahlen?

    *Zahlen* is a verb; you need the noun *Zahlungen*.

  • Akzeptierst du Mobile Zahlungen?

    Adjectives are not capitalised in German unless they are nouns.

  • Akzeptierst du mobile Zahlung?

    Mixing informal *du* with a formal verb ending (*-en*) is incorrect; the correct informal form is *akzeptierst*.

↔Alternatives

  • Nimmst du mobile Zahlungen an?

    Do you take mobile payments?

  • Akzeptieren Sie mobile Zahlungen?

    Do you accept mobile payments? (formal)

  • Kann ich mit dem Handy bezahlen?

    Can I pay with my phone?

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Cultural Tip

Germany has a strong cash culture, but mobile and contactless payments are growing fast, especially in larger cities and among younger customers. In many shops you’ll see the contactless symbol (four curved lines) or a QR‑code sticker. When you’re unsure, it’s polite to ask first; using the formal *Sie* shows respect in most commercial settings unless you know the staff personally.