Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?
Can I pay by card?
Language note: 'Karte' refers to credit or debit cards broadly.
Culture note: Not all establishments take cards, especially in smaller towns, so check in advance.
Context: At her destination, Lisa is at a cafe ready to pay for her order.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Kann
[kan]
Can
Used to ask for permission or ability.
Kann ich das machen?
Can I do this?
ich
[ikh]
I
Refers to the speaker themselves.
Ich komme später.
I will come later.
mit
[mit]
with
Accompanied by; using.
Mit wem kommst du?
With whom are you coming?
Karte
[KAR-tuh]
card
In this context, referring to a payment card.
Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?
Can I pay with card?
bezahlen
[beh-TSAHL-en]
pay
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
Ich bezahle die Rechnung.
I pay the bill.
Phrase Parts
Kann
Can
Used to ask for permission or ability.
Kann ich helfen?
Can I help?
ich
I
Subject pronoun referring to the speaker.
Ich bin hier.
I am here.
mit Karte
with card
Indicating the use of a credit or debit card.
Ich zahle mit Karte.
I am paying with a card.
bezahlen?
pay?
Refers to the act of exchanging money for goods or services.
Ich möchte bar bezahlen.
I want to pay in cash.
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