Checking in an overweight suitcase

The ten words10 words, 10 sentences

1. 1
   koffersuitcase/ˈkɔfɐ/nounA sturdy container with a handle you pack your things in for a trip.The o is short, and the -er at the end sounds almost like an a.
2. 2
   gewichtweight/ɡəˈvɪçt/nounHow heavy something is, measured in grams or kilos.Stress on the second syllable; the ch after the i is the soft sound as in ich, and you hear a t at the end.
3. 3
   waagescale/ˈvaːɡə/nounA device that shows how heavy something is.The a is long, followed by just a short, dark -e.
4. 4
   wiegento weigh/ˈviːɡən/verbTo have a certain weight.The ie is a long i.
5. 5
   kilogrammkilogram/kiloˈɡʁam/iAlso said ˈkiːloɡʁam.nounA unit of weight; one kilogram equals a thousand grams.The stress falls on the last syllable.
6. 6
   schwerheavy/ʃveːɐ̯/adjectiveSo weighed down that it takes effort to lift.The e is long, and the r at the end sounds like a soft a.
7. 7
   auspackento unpack/ˈaʊ̯spakən/verbTo take things out of a suitcase, bag or package.
8. 8
   handgepäckcarry-on luggage/ˈhantɡəpɛk/nounThe small piece of luggage you bring into the airplane cabin.The d sounds like a t, the stress is on the first part, and the ä is short.
9. 9
   gebührfee/ɡəˈbyːɐ̯/nounMoney you must pay for a specific service.The second syllable is stressed, the ü is long, and the r at the end sounds almost like a short a.
10. 10
    reduzierento reduce/ʁeduˈtsiːʁən/verbTo make less of something, to make the quantity smaller.The stress falls on the second-to-last syllable -zie-, with a long i.

The sentences

1. 1

   Mein Koffer ist leider drei Kilogramm zu schwer.

   My suitcase is unfortunately three kilograms too heavy.

2. 2

   Können Sie das Gewicht bitte noch einmal prüfen?

   Could you check the weight again, please?

3. 3

   Soll ich den Koffer auf die Waage stellen?

   Should I put the suitcase on the scale?

4. 4

   Wie viel darf mein Handgepäck höchstens wiegen?

   How much can my carry-on weigh at most?

5. 5

   Wie viele Kilogramm darf der Koffer wiegen?

   How many kilograms can the suitcase weigh?

6. 6

   Ist mein Koffer zu schwer für den Flug?

   Is my suitcase too heavy for the flight?

7. 7

   Kann ich hier etwas aus dem Koffer auspacken?

   Can I take something out of the suitcase here?

8. 8

   Darf ich die Bücher ins Handgepäck nehmen?

   Am I allowed to put the books in my carry-on?

9. 9

   Wie hoch ist die Gebühr für das zusätzliche Gewicht?

   How much is the fee for the extra weight?

10. 10

    Kann ich das Gewicht hier noch schnell reduzieren?

    Can I quickly reduce the weight here?

Questions

How do I say my suitcase is too heavy in German?

You can say "Mein Koffer ist leider drei Kilogramm zu schwer" (my suitcase is unfortunately three kilograms too heavy), or ask "Ist mein Koffer zu schwer für den Flug?"

How do I ask staff to check the weight?

You say "Können Sie das Gewicht bitte noch einmal prüfen?" (can you please check the weight again), or offer to put the case on the scale with "Soll ich den Koffer auf die Waage stellen?"

What is the German word for carry-on baggage?

It's Handgepäck, the small bag you take into the cabin, as in "Darf ich die Bücher ins Handgepäck nehmen?"