German Phrase
Schau dir die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts an.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to look at the store’s return policy. It’s a practical instruction often given before a purchase, emphasizing the importance of knowing the conditions under which items can be returned or exchanged.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to advise a friend, colleague, or customer to check the return terms of a shop, especially before buying something expensive or when the return policy is unclear.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchaudirdieRückgabebedingungendesGeschäftsan
Imperative (schauen)
‘Schau’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘schauen’, used to give a direct command.
Reflexive dative (dir)
‘dir’ is the dative reflexive pronoun that pairs with ‘schauen’ in the construction ‘sich etwas anschauen’.
Accusative object (die Rückgabebedingungen)
‘die Rückgabebedingungen’ is a plural noun in the accusative case, the thing being looked at.
Genitive attribute (des Geschäfts)
‘des Geschäfts’ is a genitive phrase that specifies whose return conditions are meant.
Separable verb (ansehen)
‘an’ is the separable prefix of ‘ansehen’; in the imperative it moves to the end of the clause.
🗨In Conversation
Schau dir die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts an.
Take a look at the store's return policy.
Gute Idee, ich will ja nicht riskieren, dass ich das Produkt nicht zurückgeben kann.
Good idea, I don’t want to risk not being able to return the product.
✕Common Mistakes
Schau dir die Rückgabebedingungen vom Geschäft an.
‘vom’ is dative (von dem) and does not match the required genitive ‘des Geschäfts’. Use the genitive to show ownership.
Schau dir die Rückgabebedingungen das Geschäft an.
Missing the genitive article ‘des’ and the separable prefix placement; the correct order is ‘... des Geschäfts an’.
↔Alternatives
Sieh dir die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts an.
Look at the store's return conditions.
Prüfe die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts.
Check the store's return conditions.
Lies die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts.
Read the store's return conditions.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries return policies differ widely: many retailers offer a 14‑day return window, while others only accept returns with receipt. It’s common to ask ‘Wie lange kann ich das zurückgeben?’ before buying. The phrase uses the informal ‘du’ form; in a formal setting (e.g., speaking to a customer) you would say ‘Schauen Sie sich die Rückgabebedingungen des Geschäfts an.’