Signification
Used when paying, indicating no change is needed.
Contexte culturel
Tipping is not mandatory but expected (5-10%). You don't leave the money on the table; you tell the waiter the total you want to pay or say 'Stimmt so' when handing over cash. In Vienna, 'Das passt so' is often heard more frequently than 'Stimmt so', though both are understood. The 'Kaffeehaus' culture has very specific etiquette regarding payment. Tipping is often already included in the price by law, but 'rounding up' with 'Stimmt so' is still a very common and appreciated gesture of politeness.
The Rounding Rule
If you're unsure, just round up to the next full Euro. For a 4.80€ coffee, 5€ is perfect.
Don't be too generous
Saying 'Stimmt so' when the change is 20€ on a 10€ bill will make the waiter think you made a mistake.
Signification
Used when paying, indicating no change is needed.
The Rounding Rule
If you're unsure, just round up to the next full Euro. For a 4.80€ coffee, 5€ is perfect.
Don't be too generous
Saying 'Stimmt so' when the change is 20€ on a 10€ bill will make the waiter think you made a mistake.
Eye Contact
Always make eye contact and smile when saying it; it makes the tip feel like a genuine 'thank you'.
Teste-toi
You are in a taxi. The fare is 14.20€. You give the driver 15€. What do you say?
Welcher Satz ist richtig?
'Stimmt so' is the standard way to tell the driver to keep the 80 cents.
Complete the dialogue.
Kellner: Das macht 4,50 Euro. Gast: Hier sind 5 Euro. ______ so.
The phrase is 'Stimmt so'.
In which situation is 'Stimmt so' NOT appropriate?
Wähle die falsche Situation:
Tipping is not customary in German supermarkets.
You want to give a 2 Euro tip on a 18 Euro bill. You have a 20 Euro note.
Gast: 'Hier sind 20 Euro. _________.'
This is the most natural way to leave the 2 Euro change as a tip.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWelcher Satz ist richtig?
'Stimmt so' is the standard way to tell the driver to keep the 80 cents.
Kellner: Das macht 4,50 Euro. Gast: Hier sind 5 Euro. ______ so.
The phrase is 'Stimmt so'.
Wähle die falsche Situation:
Tipping is not customary in German supermarkets.
Gast: 'Hier sind 20 Euro. _________.'
This is the most natural way to leave the 2 Euro change as a tip.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, you can say it as you hand over the card, or more commonly, tell them the total amount you want to be charged before they type it into the machine.
It's not rude, but if you don't say it, the waiter will spend time getting your change. If you want to tip, saying it saves everyone time.
Don't say 'Stimmt so'. Instead, say the amount you want to pay. For a 7€ bill, if you give 20€ and want 10€ back, say 'Machen Sie 10'.
Expressions liées
Das passt so.
synonymThat fits/works like that.
Behalten Sie den Rest.
similarKeep the rest.
Machen Sie [Betrag].
builds onMake it [Amount].
