German Phrase
Wir brauchen eine Sitzerhöhung.
Meaning
The sentence means 'We need a seat booster.' It is typically used when a group (often parents) realizes they need a booster seat for a child, for example before a car trip or at a restaurant.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are discussing child‑safety equipment, especially in contexts like traveling by car, visiting a restaurant, or buying baby gear. It is also handy when asking a store clerk for assistance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirbraucheneineSitzerhöhung
Wir (personal pronoun)
Subject pronoun for 'we', always used with plural verb forms.
brauchen (verb)
Regular verb meaning 'to need'; conjugates as brauchen, brauchst, braucht, brauchen, braucht, brauchen.
eine (indefinite article, accusative feminine)
Used because Sitzerhöhung is a feminine noun in the accusative case.
Sitzerhöhung (compound noun)
A feminine compound noun (die Sitzerhöhung) meaning 'seat booster' or 'seat elevation'.
🗨In Conversation
Wir brauchen eine Sitzerhöhung.
We need a seat booster.
Kein Problem, ich zeige Ihnen die Modelle im Kinderbereich.
No problem, I’ll show you the models in the children’s section.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir braucht eine Sitzerhöhung.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'Wir', so use 'brauchen', not 'braucht'.
Wir brauchen ein Sitzerhöhung.
Sitzerhöhung is feminine, so the accusative article is 'eine', not 'ein'.
Wir brauchen eine Sitz Erhöhung.
Compound nouns are written together in German.
↔Alternatives
Wir benötigen einen Kindersitz.
We need a child seat.
Wir brauchen einen Sitzvergrößerer.
We need a seat enlarger.
Wir brauchen eine Aufsatzsitzerhöhung.
We need an add‑on seat booster.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, child safety seats are mandatory by law. Children up to 12 years old or 150 cm tall must use an appropriate seat or booster. When asking for a "Sitzerhöhung" in a shop, you’ll often be directed to the "Kinder‑ und Babyschuh‑Abteilung" (children’s accessories section). Polite forms like "Entschuldigung" before the request are appreciated.