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Understanding Shopping Notices and Labels

QUESTION
What does the German sign 'Nur Barzahlung' mean?
ANSWER
It means 'Cash only'.
QUESTION
What does the label 'Bio' indicate on a product?
ANSWER
It indicates that the product is organic.
QUESTION
What does the price tag '€/kg' mean?
ANSWER
It indicates the price per kilogram.
QUESTION
What does the sign 'Ausverkauft' mean?
ANSWER
It means 'Sold out'.
QUESTION
What does the label 'MHD' stand for in food packaging?
ANSWER
Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum, meaning 'Best before date'.

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Decode common signs, price tags, and instructions to navigate stores confidently and independently.

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Mastering this deck will enable you to confidently interpret store signs, price tags, and instructions in German, allowing for independent shopping, better price comparison, and understanding product information in German-speaking stores. This enhances your language skills and practical shopping experience.

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What does the German sign 'Nur Barzahlung' mean?
It means 'Cash only'.
Think of 'Nur' as 'only' and 'Barzahlung' as 'cash payment'.
2
What does the label 'Bio' indicate on a product?
It indicates that the product is organic.
Remember 'Bio' as short for 'biologisch'.
3
What does the price tag '€/kg' mean?
It indicates the price per kilogram.
Think of '€/kg' as 'euros per kilogram'.
4
What does the sign 'Ausverkauft' mean?
It means 'Sold out'.
Pronounced 'owss-fer-kowft'.
5
What does the label 'MHD' stand for in food packaging?
Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum, meaning 'Best before date'.
Remember 'MHD' as the date before which the product should be used.
6
What does a red price tag generally signify in German stores?
A discount or special offer.
Red tags often signal sales or reductions.
7
What does the notice 'Nicht waschen' mean?
It means 'Do not wash'.
Think of 'waschen' as 'to wash'.
8
What does the label 'Vegan' imply?
That the product contains no animal products or by-products.
Similar to English 'Vegan'.
9
What does the sign 'Nur für Selbstabholung' mean?
It means 'For pickup only'.
Used when you need to collect the item yourself.
10
What does the label 'Haltbarkeitsdatum' refer to?
It refers to the 'expiration date' or 'best before date'.
Similar to 'MHD', but more general.
11
What does the sign 'Keine Rückgabe' indicate?
It indicates 'No returns'.
Useful when shopping for electronics or perishables.
12
What does the phrase 'Preis inklusive MwSt.' mean?
Price including VAT (Value Added Tax).
MwSt. stands for Mehrwertsteuer.
13
What does the label 'Glutenfrei' mean?
It means 'Gluten-free'.
Similar to English 'gluten-free'.
14
What does the sign 'Nur online erhältlich' mean?
Available online only.
Think of 'online' as in internet shopping.
15
What does the label 'Recyclingfähig' indicate?
The packaging is recyclable.
From 'recycling' + 'fähig' (capable).
16
What does the sign 'Nur für den Gebrauch im Haus' mean?
For indoor use only.
Useful for electrical or cleaning products.
17
What does the price tag '€1,99' signify?
It indicates a price of 1 euro and 99 cents.
Remember the comma as decimal separator in Germany.
18
What does the sign 'Nur für den Eigengebrauch' mean?
For personal use only.
Common on bulk or wholesale items.
19
What does the label 'Laktosefrei' mean?
Lactose-free.
Similar to English 'lactose-free'.
20
What does the sign 'Nur im Originalverpackung' mean?
Only in original packaging.
Often seen on electronics or delicate items.

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