German Phrase
Ja, das kostet 50 Dollar.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the item being talked about has a price of fifty US dollars. The “Ja” signals agreement or acknowledgement before stating the cost.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks for the price of an item and you want to answer affirmatively, especially in a shop, market, or online transaction where the price is quoted in US dollars.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,daskostet50Dollar.
Ja
An affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can be used to confirm or agree before giving information.
das
Demonstrative pronoun meaning “that”. Refers to the item whose price is being discussed.
kosten
Verb meaning “to cost”. In the present tense third‑person singular it becomes “kostet”.
Number + Currency
Numbers are spoken as cardinal numbers; the currency name follows directly without a preposition.
Dollar (capitalized)
Currency names are capitalized in German. When speaking about foreign money, the English form is kept.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel kostet das?
How much does that cost?
Ja, das kostet 50 Dollar.
Yes, that costs 50 dollars.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, das kostet 50 Dollars.
Currency names are not pluralized in German; use “Dollar” even for multiple units.
Ja, das ist 50 Dollar.
While “ist” is possible, “kostet” is the precise verb for price; using “ist” can sound less natural in a price‑question context.
Ja, das kostet 50 Euro.
If the price is really in US dollars, keep “Dollar”. Mixing currencies confuses the listener.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das ist 50 Dollar.
Yes, that is 50 dollars.
Ja, das kostet fünfzig Dollar.
Yes, that costs fifty dollars.
Ja, das kostet 50 $.
Yes, that costs 50 $.
Cultural Tip
In Germany the standard currency is the Euro, so you’ll more often hear “50 Euro”. When you hear “Dollar” it usually means the price is being quoted for an international buyer or an online shop that lists prices in US dollars. Also, German speakers tend to place the currency after the number without a preposition, unlike English which often uses “$50”.