Mit Karte, bitte.
[mit KAR-te BIT-te]
By card, please.
Literal gloss:“With card, please.”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | with (always governs dative) | — |
| Karte | card (die Karte) | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Supermarket checkout
Zahlen Sie bar oder mit Karte? — Mit Karte, bitte.
Are you paying cash or by card? — By card, please.
Checking tap-to-pay
Kann ich hier auch kontaktlos zahlen?
Can I pay contactless here too?
Natural Alternatives
- Bar, bitte.Neutral
In cash, please.
- Kann man hier mit Karte zahlen?Neutral
Can one pay by card here?
Common Replies You Will Hear
- Ja, einfach hier auflegen, bitte.Neutral
Yes, just tap it here, please.