Significado
To tell the server to keep the remaining money as a tip.
Contexto cultural
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.
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.
Significado
To tell the server to keep the remaining money as a tip.
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.
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.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the tipping phrase.
Hier sind zwanzig Euro. Das ______ so.
'Das stimmt so' is the standard fixed expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Das stimmt so'?
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. ________.'
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':
'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.'
'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:
It comes from the idea of being 'in tune' or mathematically correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /6
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
6 exerciciosHier sind zwanzig Euro. Das ______ so.
'Das stimmt so' is the standard fixed expression.
When would you say 'Das stimmt so'?
Tipping is common in taxis but not in supermarkets.
Kellner: 'Das macht 14,20 Euro.' Gast: 'Hier sind 16 Euro. ________.'
The guest is handing over more than the bill amount and wants to tip.
Alternative to 'Das stimmt so':
'Passt so' is the most common regional variation in the south.
The bill is 12€. You have 20€. You want to pay 14€. '______ Sie vierzehn.'
'Machen Sie [Amount]' is the way to specify a total including a tip when you still need change.
The verb 'stimmen' relates to:
It comes from the idea of being 'in tune' or mathematically correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /6
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, 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.
Frases relacionadas
Stimmt's?
similarRight? / Isn't that so?
Das passt so.
synonymThat's fine / That works.
Machen Sie...
specialized formMake it [Amount].
Das ist richtig.
similarThat is correct.
Behalten Sie den Rest.
synonymKeep the rest.
