German phrase
Kann ich ~ in Raten zahlen?
Meaning
Can I pay ___ in installments?
When to use it
Asks to pay in installments. It politely checks whether a bill can be split into several payments.
Example dialogue
Kann ich die Studiengebühren in Raten zahlen?
Can I pay the tuition fees in installments?
Ja, das geht. Sie können in drei Raten zahlen.
Yes, that's possible. You can pay in three installments.