German Phrase
Behalte deinen Kassenbon als Nachweis.
Meaning
‘Behalte deinen Kassenbon als Nachweis.’ means ‘Keep your receipt as proof.’ It is a practical reminder to hold onto the paper receipt (Kassenbon) because it can serve as evidence for returns, warranty claims, or tax deductions.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to advise someone to keep a receipt for future proof, such as after a purchase, before a warranty period starts, or when preparing expense reports.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BehaltedeinenKassenbonalsNachweis.
Imperative (Behalte)
‘Behalte’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘behalten’ (to keep). It is used for giving a direct command to one person.
Accusative case (deinen)
‘deinen’ is the masculine accusative form of the possessive article ‘dein’. The noun ‘Kassenbon’ is the direct object, so the article must be accusative.
Noun gender (Kassenbon)
‘Kassenbon’ is a masculine noun (der Kassenbon). In the accusative it stays ‘den Kassenbon’, but the possessive article already shows the case.
Preposition ‘als’
‘als’ is a comparative preposition meaning ‘as’. It does not change the case of the following noun; ‘Nachweis’ stays in the nominative.
Noun ‘Nachweis’
‘Nachweis’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘proof, evidence’. Here it functions as a predicative complement after ‘als’.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich das Gerät zurückgeben, wenn es nicht funktioniert?
Can I return the device if it doesn’t work?
Ja, aber du brauchst den Kassenbon als Nachweis. Behalte deinen Kassenbon als Nachweis.
Yes, but you need the receipt as proof. Keep your receipt as proof.
✕Common Mistakes
Behalte deine Kassenbon als Nachweis.
‘deine’ is the nominative/accusative feminine form; the noun ‘Kassenbon’ is masculine, so the correct accusative article is ‘deinen’.
Behalten deinen Kassenbon als Nachweis.
‘Behalten’ is the infinitive; the imperative form for ‘du’ is ‘Behalte’.
Behalte deinen Kassenbons als Nachweis.
When using a possessive article, the noun stays singular; the plural would need a different article.
↔Alternatives
Bewahre deinen Kassenbon als Beleg auf.
Store your receipt as a voucher.
Halte deinen Kassenbon für den Nachweis bereit.
Have your receipt ready as proof.
Sorge dafür, dass du den Kassenbon als Nachweis behältst.
Make sure you keep the receipt as proof.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, a printed Kassenbon is often required for warranty claims and for tax‑deductible expenses. Many shops now offer digital receipts, but the paper version is still considered the most reliable proof. Keep it in a safe place for at least six months, as the legal warranty period is two years.