Brauchen Sie den Bon?
[BROW-khen zee dayn bon]
Would you like the receipt?
Literal gloss:“Need you the receipt (acc.)?”
When to use:Used with strangers, service staff, officials, doctors, and colleagues you address as Sie.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brauchen Sie | do you need | — |
| den Bon | the receipt (acc. m. of der Bon) | — |
Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH)
Germany (DE)
Kassenbon / Kassenzettel
Austria (AT)
Kassabon / Rechnung
Switzerland (CH)
Kassenzettel / Quittig
Example Sentences in Context
Supermarket register
Brauchen Sie den Kassenbon? — Nein, danke!
Do you need the receipt? — No, thanks!
Business expense
Ja bitte, ich brauche eine Quittung für die Firma.
Yes please, I need an itemized receipt for my company.
Common Replies You Will Hear
- Nein, danke, ich brauche keinen.Neutral
No thanks, I don’t need one.
- Ja, gerne!Neutral
Yes, please!