Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Quittung | /ˈkvɪtʊŋ/ | feminine |
| Empfangsbestätigung | feminine | |
| Beleg | /bəˈleːk/ /bəˈleːç/ |
masculine |
| Kassenzettel | masculine |
In German, the term you choose depends on whether you are describing a general proof of payment, a specific piece of accounting evidence or a formal acknowledgement that something was received.
Which one should you use?
Quittung is the most versatile term for a receipt that serves as proof that a payment was made. Use Beleg when referring to a piece of evidence or a document used for accounting and bookkeeping purposes, often translated as a voucher or supporting document. Empfangsbestätigung is used for a formal confirmation that a specific item or document has been received, rather than a proof of purchase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Quittung is Quittungen. The plural form of Beleg is Belege. Empfangsbestätigung is a feminine noun and Quittung is also feminine. Beleg and Kassenzettel are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkvɪtʊŋ/
Did you know?
- In German, the phrase die Quittung bekommen can be used idiomatically to mean receiving a well-deserved punishment or facing the consequences of one's past actions.
- If you tell someone 'Wir sind quitt!', you are not talking about shopping, but rather saying 'We are even!' after a transaction or an exchange.
- The word Beleg comes from the verb belegen, which means to prove, attest or even to top a pizza with ingredients.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Quittung.I have a receipt.This sentence shows how to say 'I have a receipt' using Quittung.Tatoeba #518404 by Espi, translation #531520 by wma
- Haben Sie eine Quittung?Have you a receipt?This sentence shows how to ask 'Have you a receipt?' using Quittung.Tatoeba #406194 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #397449 by sysko
- Hier ist meine Quittung.Here's my receipt.This sentence shows how to say 'Here's my receipt' using Quittung.Tatoeba #679242 by Manfredo, translation #56266 by CK
- Kann ich bitte einen Kassenzettel haben?Can I please have a receipt?
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte eine Einkaufsquittung ausstellen?Excuse me, could you please issue me a shopping receipt?
- Ich habe meinen Bon verloren.I lost my receipt.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are at a small boutique in a city.
- MaximilianKann ich bitte eine Quittung haben?Can I please have a receipt?
- HannahJa, natürlich, hier ist Ihre Quittung.Yes, of course, here is your receipt.
- MaximilianVielen Dank für die Quittung.Thank you very much for the receipt.
- HannahGerne, einen schönen Tag noch!You're welcome, have a nice day!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “receipt” translations and entries Quittung, Beleg, Kassenzettel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Beleg, Kassenzettel, Quittung, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
