How do you say "What do I get in return?" in German?

"What do I get in return?" in German is "Was bekomme ich dafür?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Was bekomme ich dafür?" mean in English?

"Was bekomme ich dafür?" means "What do I get in return?" in English. Usage tip: Common phrase in negotiations and exchanges.

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How to Say ‘What do I get in return?’ in German

Was bekomme ich dafür?

💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase in negotiations and exchanges.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Was

[vas]

what

Used to ask for specific information.

Example

Was ist das?

What is that?

bekomme

[beh-KOH-meh]

get

To receive or be given something.

Example

Ich bekomme Geld.

I get money.

ich

[ihch]

First-person singular pronoun.

Example

Ich mag das.

I like that.

dafür

[dah-fyur]

for that

Indicates the purpose or reason for something.

Example

Danke dafür.

Thanks for that.

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