German Phrase
Nimmst du Gutscheine an?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener accepts vouchers or coupons as a form of payment. It is a polite, informal way to check if a shop, restaurant, or service will honor a discount voucher.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a store, café, online checkout, or any service point and want to know if you can pay with a voucher, gift card, or discount coupon.
✦Grammar Breakdown
NimmstduGutscheinean?
Verb conjugation (nehmen)
‘Nimmst’ is the 2nd person singular present tense of ‘nehmen’ (to take/accept).
Separable verb ‘annehmen’
‘an’ is the separable prefix of ‘annehmen’; in questions it moves to the end of the clause.
Word order in yes‑no questions
The finite verb ‘nimmst’ comes first, followed by the subject ‘du’, then the object and the prefix.
Plural noun ‘Gutscheine’
‘Gutscheine’ is the plural of ‘Gutschein’ (voucher, coupon).
🗨In Conversation
Nimmst du Gutscheine an?
Do you accept vouchers?
Ja, wir akzeptieren sie. Du kannst den Gutschein an der Kasse einlösen.
Yes, we accept them. You can redeem the voucher at the cash register.
✕Common Mistakes
Nimmst du Gutschein an?
The noun must match the plural context; use ‘Gutscheine’ when you refer to more than one voucher.
Du nimmst Gutscheine an?
In a yes‑no question the verb precedes the subject; ‘Du nimmst …?’ sounds like a statement turned into a question.
Nimmst du an Gutscheine?
Do not keep the separable prefix attached to the verb in the question; it must move to the end.
↔Alternatives
Akzeptierst du Gutscheine?
Do you accept vouchers?
Kann ich mit einem Gutschein bezahlen?
Can I pay with a voucher?
Nehmt ihr Gutscheine?
Do you (plural) accept vouchers?
Cultural Tip
In Germany many small boutiques and cafés may not accept vouchers, especially foreign ones. It’s considered courteous to ask before you present the voucher. Also note that ‘Gutschein’ can refer to a discount coupon, a gift card, or a promotional code, so be clear about the type you have.