German Phrase
Das ist ein gutes Schnäppchen.
Meaning
The sentence means 'That is a good bargain.' It is used to express that something is being sold at a price that is especially favorable, often lower than expected. The word 'Schnäppchen' carries a positive, informal tone, suggesting the speaker feels lucky to have found the deal.
When to use
Use this phrase when you or someone else discovers a product, service, or ticket that is priced very attractively—whether in a market, a shop, online, or even during a garage sale. It works well in casual conversation among friends, family, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasisteingutesSchnäppchen.
Das (demonstrative pronoun)
Used to point out something specific; here it means 'that' or 'this'.
ist (verb sein)
Third‑person singular present of 'to be', linking the subject with the predicate.
ein (indefinite article)
Neuter singular indefinite article, matching the gender of 'Schnäppchen'.
gutes (adjective declension)
Weak declension of 'gut' after the indefinite article in the neuter nominative case.
Schnäppchen (noun, neuter)
Colloquial term for a bargain or a good deal; always neuter: das Schnäppchen.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel kostet das neue Handy?
How much does the new phone cost?
Es kostet nur 199 Euro – das ist ein gutes Schnäppchen!
It costs only 199 euros – that’s a good bargain!
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist ein guter Schnäppchen.
After the indefinite article 'ein', the adjective takes the weak ending '-es' in neuter nominative, not '-er'.
Das ist eine gutes Schnäppchen.
'Schnäppchen' is neuter, so the article must be 'ein', not the feminine 'eine'.
Das ist ein gutes Schnäppchen.
The noun is neuter; avoid using the masculine article 'der'.
↔Alternatives
Das ist ein tolles Angebot.
That’s a great offer.
Das ist ein preiswertes Angebot.
That’s a cheap (price‑wise) offer.
Das ist ein echtes Schnäppchen.
That’s a real bargain.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, the word 'Schnäppchen' is often used in everyday shopping talk, especially during sales, flea markets, or clearance events. While Germans generally appreciate a good deal, overt haggling is less common than in some other cultures; instead, shoppers look for marked‑down items or special promotions and then proudly announce the 'Schnäppchen' they found. Using the phrase in a friendly tone signals enthusiasm without sounding pushy.