German Phrase
Lass uns die Preise online vergleichen.
Meaning
This sentence means ‘Let’s compare the prices online.’ It is used when two or more people want to check different offers on the internet before making a purchase.
When to use
Use it while shopping, planning a big purchase, or discussing budgeting options. It works well in informal conversations among friends, family, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
LassunsdiePreiseonlinevergleichen
Lass uns (imperative + pronoun)
Use the imperative of 'lassen' (Lass) followed by the reflexive pronoun 'uns' to suggest a joint action, similar to 'let's' in English.
die Preise (definite article, accusative plural)
'die' is the plural definite article in the accusative case; 'Preise' is the plural of 'Preis' (price).
online (adverb)
'online' is borrowed from English and works as an adverb meaning 'on the internet'.
vergleichen (infinitive after lassen)
After 'lassen' in this construction, the following verb stays in the infinitive, not conjugated.
🗨In Conversation
Lass uns die Preise online vergleichen.
Let's compare the prices online.
Gute Idee, so finden wir das beste Angebot.
Good idea, that way we’ll find the best deal.
✕Common Mistakes
Lass wir die Preise online vergleichen.
After ‘lassen’ you need the infinitive, not a conjugated verb. Use ‘Lass uns …’ or ‘Lassen Sie uns …’.
Lass uns die Preis online vergleichen.
‘Preise’ is plural because you are comparing more than one price; also the article must be plural accusative ‘die’.
Lass uns die Preise vergleichen online.
If you place ‘online’ after ‘vergleichen’, the sentence sounds awkward. Keep the adverb before the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Vergleichen wir die Preise im Internet.
Let's compare the prices on the internet.
Schauen wir uns die Preise online an.
Let's take a look at the prices online.
Lass uns im Netz die Preise checken.
Let's check the prices on the web.
Cultural Tip
‘Lass uns’ is informal; in a business or formal setting you would say ‘Lassen Sie uns …’. The word ‘online’ is widely used in German and accepted in both spoken and written language, but you can also use ‘im Internet’ for a more traditional feel.