German Phrase
Frag immer nach einer Quittung für jede Zahlung.
Meaning
The sentence advises someone to always request a receipt whenever they make a payment. It emphasizes the habit of asking for proof of transaction, which can be useful for record‑keeping, warranties, or tax purposes.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are paying for goods or services—at a shop, restaurant, online checkout, or when receiving a bill. It’s especially handy in business contexts, travel, or when you need documentation for expense reports.
✦Grammar Breakdown
FragimmernacheinerQuittungfürjedeZahlung
Verb Imperative
‘Frag’ is the imperative form of ‘fragen’, used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Adverb ‘immer’
‘immer’ means ‘always’ and modifies the verb, indicating frequency.
Preposition ‘nach’ + Dative
‘nach’ governs the dative case; therefore ‘einer Quittung’ is dative feminine.
Indefinite Article ‘einer’ (Dative)
The dative feminine form of ‘ein’ is ‘einer’, used after ‘nach’.
Preposition ‘für’ + Accusative
‘für’ requires the accusative case, so ‘jede Zahlung’ is accusative.
Indefinite Article ‘jede’ (Accusative)
‘jede’ is the accusative form of ‘jeder’, agreeing with the masculine noun ‘Zahlung’.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe gerade bezahlt. Soll ich nach einer Quittung fragen?
I just paid. Should I ask for a receipt?
Ja, frag immer nach einer Quittung für jede Zahlung.
Yes, always ask for a receipt for every payment.
✕Common Mistakes
Frag immer nach ein Quittung für jede Zahlung.
‘Quittung’ is feminine; after ‘nach’ you need the dative ‘einer’.
Frag immer nach einer Quittung für jede Zahlungen.
‘für’ takes the accusative singular here; ‘Zahlung’ stays singular.
Frag nach immer einer Quittung für jede Zahlung.
The word order is fine, but learners sometimes place ‘immer’ after the verb, which sounds less natural.
↔Alternatives
Bitte immer um einen Beleg bitten.
Always ask for a proof of purchase.
Fordere stets eine Quittung, wenn du zahlst.
Always demand a receipt when you pay.
Hol dir jedes Mal einen Kassenbon.
Get a cash register receipt each time.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland a receipt (Quittung or Kassenbon) is not always handed out automatically, especially for small purchases. It’s considered polite and normal to ask for one. In business settings, a proper receipt is essential for tax deductions, so the habit is strongly encouraged.