Pfandflaschen zurückgeben – Wortschatz & Schritte

[Mini-Artikel] Pfandflaschen zurückgeben – Schritt für Schritt und wichtige Wörter.

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Was bedeutet „Pfand“ im Supermarkt?

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Think “deposit you get back.”

Pfand is a small deposit you pay for bottles/cans and get back when you return them.

Use the verb for giving something back.

„zurückgeben“ = to return (the bottles).

Think of the first physical action at the machine.

First, you put the bottles into the machine. Then you get a receipt (Pfandbon) to redeem at checkout.

It literally means “deposit machine.”

The bottle return machine is called „Pfandautomat“.

It’s the paper you use to get your money back.

The printed receipt from the machine is the „Pfandbon“. Redeem it at the checkout.

Where do you return deposit bottles?

Pfandflaschen (glass or plastic) are returned at the Pfandautomat. They are not always glass.

You do this with your Pfandbon at the Kasse.

„einlösen“ = to redeem a voucher or coupon at checkout.

Use the verb that means “redeem.”

„einlösen“ is the correct verb here; „aufladen“ = to top up; „backen“ = to bake.

Be polite and explain the problem briefly.

Polite, clear language works best in German stores and gets you help faster.

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