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Shopping & ErrandsFormal (Sie)A1

Brauchen Sie eine Tüte?

[BROW-khen zee EYE-ne TUE-te]

Do you need a bag?

Literal gloss:“Need you a bag (acc. f.)?”
When to use:Used with strangers, service staff, officials, doctors, and colleagues you address as Sie.

Word-by-Word Structure

GermanMeaningGrammar Note
Brauchen Siedo you need—
eine Tütea bag (acc. f.)—

Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH)

Germany (DE)
die Tüte
Austria (AT)
das Sackerl
Switzerland (CH)
de Sack / s Säckli

Classic DACH vocabulary split: "Tüte" in Germany, "Sackerl" in Austria, and "Säckli" in Switzerland!

Example Sentences in Context

Supermarket checkout

Brauchen Sie noch eine Tüte? — Nein, ich habe einen Rucksack dabei.

Do you still need a bag? — No, I have a backpack with me.

Bookstore

Ja, eine kleine Papiertüte, bitte.

Yes, a small paper bag, please.

Common Replies You Will Hear

  • Nein, danke, ich habe schon eine Tasche.Neutral

    No thanks, I already have a bag.

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