The idea
Prices are read as euros then cents without the word Cent: 2,90 € is zwei Euro neunzig. Ausgezeichnet sein here means to be priced, not excellent. Günstiger (cheaper) is the polite word; billiger can sound negative about quality. Etwas überprüfen lassen means to have something checked by someone else. Vielleicht + gehören zu is a careful way to suggest a reason without blaming the shop.
Other ways to say it
“Entschuldigung, an der Kasse ist der Preis höher als am Regal.” – Neutral description of the problem, suitable for any product.
“Könnten Sie bitte den Preis noch einmal prüfen?” – Short, polite request that leaves the explanation to the staff.
Examples
- Am Regal war dieser Tee günstiger ausgezeichnet.This tea had a lower price on the shelf.
- Welcher Preis stand auf dem Schild?What price was on the label?
- Dort standen zwei Euro neunzig.It said two euros ninety there.
- Ich lasse das Schild kurz überprüfen.I will have someone check the label.
- Vielleicht gehört das Angebot zu einer anderen Sorte.Perhaps the offer applies to another variety.
- Danke, ich warte gern auf die Auskunft.Thank you; I am happy to wait for the information.
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Watch out
“Welche Preis stand auf dem Schild?” → “Welcher Preis stand auf dem Schild?”: Preis is masculine (der Preis), and the question word welch- takes the same endings as der. In the nominative masculine it must be welcher.
Try it yourself
Translate into German: This tea had a lower price on the shelf.
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Am Regal war dieser Tee günstiger ausgezeichnet.
Am Regal opens the sentence, so war stays second. Günstiger ausgezeichnet means marked at a lower price; dieser Tee points at the item in your hand.
Put the words in order: Dort / Euro / neunzig / standen / zwei
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Dort standen zwei Euro neunzig.
Dort refers to the label. The verb is plural, standen, agreeing with zwei Euro; the price is read without the word Cent.
Write this sentence in German: Thank you; I am happy to wait for the information.
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Danke, ich warte gern auf die Auskunft.
Gern after warten signals that waiting is no trouble. Die Auskunft is the information staff will give after checking.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Translate into German: This tea had a lower price on the shelf.
Am Regal war dieser Tee günstiger ausgezeichnet.
Put the words in order: Dort / Euro / neunzig / standen / zwei
Dort standen zwei Euro neunzig.
Write this sentence in German: Thank you; I am happy to wait for the information.
Danke, ich warte gern auf die Auskunft.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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At the checkout, a cheese costs more than the shelf label said. Tell the cashier the shelf price and ask them to check it.