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Stimmt so.

/ʃtɪmt zoː/

Keep the change.

Usage Note

The standard way to tip in Germany. You pay a rounded-up amount and say 'Stimmt so' meaning 'that's correct' (no change needed). Very common and expected.

Example Sentences

Das macht 18,50 Euro. — Stimmt so.

That's 18.50 euros. — Keep the change.

Hier sind zwanzig Euro. Stimmt so.

Here are twenty euros. Keep the change.

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