A1 Expression ニュートラル

Das stimmt so.

Keep the change.

意味

To tell the server to keep the remaining money as a tip.

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文化的背景

Tipping is expected but not mandatory. 5-10% is standard. You usually tell the waiter the amount you are paying as you hand over the money. Similar to Germany, but 'Das passt so' is more frequent. In traditional Viennese coffee houses, tipping is very much part of the ritual. Service is technically included in the price by law, but rounding up is still very common and appreciated, especially in restaurants. In the US, tipping is much higher (18-25%) and often done by leaving money on the table. In Germany, 'Das stimmt so' facilitates a face-to-face transaction.

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The 'Eye Contact' Rule

When saying 'Das stimmt so', make brief eye contact with the server. It makes the gesture feel more personal and sincere.

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Don't be too generous

Tipping 50% is not 'nice' in Germany; it's confusing. Stick to rounding up to the next 5 or 10 Euro mark for larger bills.

意味

To tell the server to keep the remaining money as a tip.

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The 'Eye Contact' Rule

When saying 'Das stimmt so', make brief eye contact with the server. It makes the gesture feel more personal and sincere.

⚠️

Don't be too generous

Tipping 50% is not 'nice' in Germany; it's confusing. Stick to rounding up to the next 5 or 10 Euro mark for larger bills.

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Card Payments

If paying by card, tell the waiter the total amount *before* they enter it into the machine. You can't usually add a tip on the screen later like in the US.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the tipping phrase.

Hier sind zwanzig Euro. Das ______ so.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: stimmt

'Das stimmt so' is the standard fixed expression.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

When would you say 'Das stimmt so'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you want to tip a taxi driver.

Tipping is common in taxis but not in supermarkets.

Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a guest.

Kellner: 'Das macht 14,20 Euro.' Gast: 'Hier sind 16 Euro. ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Das stimmt so

The guest is handing over more than the bill amount and wants to tip.

Which variation is common in Southern Germany and Austria?

Alternative to 'Das stimmt so':

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Das passt so

'Passt so' is the most common regional variation in the south.

Complete the phrase for when you want *some* change back.

The bill is 12€. You have 20€. You want to pay 14€. '______ Sie vierzehn.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Machen

'Machen Sie [Amount]' is the way to specify a total including a tip when you still need change.

What is the literal meaning of 'stimmen' in this context?

The verb 'stimmen' relates to:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: To be correct/in tune

It comes from the idea of being 'in tune' or mathematically correct.

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6 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the tipping phrase. Fill Blank A1

Hier sind zwanzig Euro. Das ______ so.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: stimmt

'Das stimmt so' is the standard fixed expression.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

When would you say 'Das stimmt so'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you want to tip a taxi driver.

Tipping is common in taxis but not in supermarkets.

Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a guest. dialogue_completion A1

Kellner: 'Das macht 14,20 Euro.' Gast: 'Hier sind 16 Euro. ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Das stimmt so

The guest is handing over more than the bill amount and wants to tip.

Which variation is common in Southern Germany and Austria? Choose A2

Alternative to 'Das stimmt so':

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Das passt so

'Passt so' is the most common regional variation in the south.

Complete the phrase for when you want *some* change back. Fill Blank B1

The bill is 12€. You have 20€. You want to pay 14€. '______ Sie vierzehn.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Machen

'Machen Sie [Amount]' is the way to specify a total including a tip when you still need change.

What is the literal meaning of 'stimmen' in this context? Choose B1

The verb 'stimmen' relates to:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: To be correct/in tune

It comes from the idea of being 'in tune' or mathematically correct.

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よくある質問

10 問

No, it's not common to tip in supermarkets. The cashier will try to give you every cent back.

Not at all! It's very standard. However, adding a 'Danke' (Stimmt so, danke) makes it even friendlier.

You can still say 'Das stimmt so' to confirm that you don't expect any change (since there is none), but it's redundant. Just say 'Bitte schön'.

Say it *as* you hand over the money. This prevents the waiter from having to get the change in the first place.

Yes, though 'Das passt so' or 'Merci, stimmt so' are also very common there.

Yes, if the bill is 2.90€ and you give 3€, 'Stimmt so' is perfectly fine for that 10 cent tip.

'Das stimmt' = 'That's true'. 'Das stimmt so' = 'Keep the change'. The 'so' is crucial!

Only if you are paying for something for them and don't want the money back. Otherwise, it's a service-industry phrase.

Make sure the server hears you, otherwise they will stand there waiting to give you change, which can be awkward.

Say 'Machen Sie [Total]' before they tap the card. 'Das stimmt so' doesn't really work for cards because there is no physical change.

関連フレーズ

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Stimmt's?

similar

Right? / Isn't that so?

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Das passt so.

synonym

That's fine / That works.

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Machen Sie...

specialized form

Make it [Amount].

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Das ist richtig.

similar

That is correct.

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Behalten Sie den Rest.

synonym

Keep the rest.

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