If you go to a German restaurant, these expressions can come in very handy. Practice them first, so that you can relax and enjoy the dining experience.
| English | German | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| The menu, please. | Die Speisekarte bitte. | dee shpay-ze kâr-te bi-te. |
| I’d like…. | Ich hätte gern…. | iH hê-te gern…. |
| I’d like…. | Ich möchte gern…. | iH merH-te gern…. |
| Could you recommend something? | Könnten Sie etwas empfehlen? | kern-ten zee êt-vas êm-pfey-len? |
| Another (beer) please. | Noch (ein Bier) bitte. | noH [ayn beer] bi-te. |
| Excuse me. | Entschuldigen Sie bitte. | ênt-shool-dee-gen zee bi-te. |
| The check, please. | Die Rechnung bitte. | dee rêH-noong bi-te. |
| A receipt, please. | Eine Quittung bitte. | ayn-e kvi-toong bi-te. |
| Enjoy your meal. | Guten Appetit. | gooh-ten âp-e-teet . |