B1 Expression Formal

Das übersteigt mein Budget.

That exceeds my budget.

Meaning

To state that something costs more money than you can afford.

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Cultural Background

Germans are very direct about money. Using this phrase is considered polite and professional. Americans might use 'That's a bit out of my price range' to be softer. Japanese speakers often use 'Budget over' as a short, direct way to say it. French speakers use 'Cela dépasse mon budget' very similarly to Germans.

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Be Professional

Use this phrase in job interviews or business meetings to show you are financially responsible.

Meaning

To state that something costs more money than you can afford.

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Be Professional

Use this phrase in job interviews or business meetings to show you are financially responsible.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Das ____ mein Budget.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: übersteigt

The correct verb for exceeding a limit is 'übersteigen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Das ____ mein Budget.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: übersteigt

The correct verb for exceeding a limit is 'übersteigen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. Use 'Das ist zu teuer' for closer friends.

Related Phrases

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Das sprengt mein Budget

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That blows my budget

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