20 Essential German Phrases for Dining at a Restaurant
A busy dining room requires clear communication, whether confirming a booking or asking for assistance. Stating "Ich habe für halb sieben reserviert" clarifies a reservation for six-thirty, while calling "Herr Ober! Bringen Sie mir bitte Wasser" requests a glass of water from the server. When the meal ends, noticing an error on the receipt is easily addressed with "Die Rechnung enthält einen Fehler."
Every phrase from this collection can be added to Memorabit, which delivers reminders at unexpected moments throughout the day. The complete list of dining sentences appears below.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Ich habe für halb sieben reserviert. | I have a reservation for six-thirty.Tatoeba #843709 by jakov · Tatoeba #326486 by CK |
| Die Rechnung enthält einen Fehler. | There is a mistake in the bill.Tatoeba #644387 by al_ex_an_der · Tatoeba #463080 by lukaszpp |
| Können Sie den Tisch mit einem Tuch abwischen? | Can you wipe the table with a cloth?Tatoeba #13413238 by Waldelfe · Tatoeba #11882141 by Amastan |
| Hilf mir, den Tisch für das Abendessen zu decken. | Help me set the table for dinner.Tatoeba #13433041 by Waldelfe · Tatoeba #11868603 by Amastan |
| Ich warte auf den Kellner. | I'm waiting for the waiter.Tatoeba #9208916 by Pfirsichbaeumchen · Tatoeba #5941042 by Hybrid |
| Setzt euch an den Tisch. | Sit at the table.Tatoeba #967345 by Sudajaengi · Tatoeba #32152 by CK |
| Ich habe einen Tisch für vier Personen bestellt. | I have booked a table for four.Tatoeba #509887 by Espi · Tatoeba #436663 by lukaszpp |
| Das Essen in dem neuen Restaurant ist ausgezeichnet. | The food is sensational at that new restaurant.Tatoeba #368770 by xtofu80 · Tatoeba #68193 by sundown |
| Sie sahen den Kellner heraneilen. | They saw the waiter coming in a hurry.Tatoeba #880144 by xtofu80 · Tatoeba #306354 by CM |
| Ist das ein vegetarisches Restaurant? | Is it a vegetarian restaurant?Tatoeba #10458601 by Pfirsichbaeumchen · Tatoeba #10465136 by sundown |
| Herr Ober! Bringen Sie mir bitte Wasser. | Waiter, please bring me some water.Tatoeba #634782 by Dejo · Tatoeba #19541 by Dejo |
| Die Rechnung beläuft sich auf fünfhundert Dollar. | The bill amounts to 500 dollars.Tatoeba #3328402 by Pfirsichbaeumchen · Tatoeba #21108 by Swift |
| Vergessen Sie nicht, dem Kellner ein Trinkgeld zu geben. | Don't forget to tip the waiter.Tatoeba #5520258 by brauchinet · Tatoeba #5519751 by mailohilohi |
| Ich gehe jeden zweiten Tag essen. | I go to a restaurant every other day.Tatoeba #7465521 by Pfirsichbaeumchen · Tatoeba #6036335 by AlanF_US |
| Haben Sie reserviert? | Do you have a reservation?Tatoeba #359613 by MUIRIEL · Tatoeba #54308 by CK |
| Bist du Kellner? | Are you a waiter?Tatoeba #12633416 by Waldelfe · Tatoeba #11897149 by CK |
| Decken wir den Tisch? | Are we laying the table?Tatoeba #7632308 by driini · Tatoeba #8893037 by sundown |
| Diese Pinienkerne sind köstlich. | These pine nuts are delicious.Tatoeba #7122405 by Pfirsichbaeumchen · Tatoeba #4141382 by Hybrid |
| Ich habe in einem Restaurant gearbeitet. | I worked in a restaurant.Tatoeba #6782925 by virelai · Tatoeba #6787908 by Eccles17 |
| Dieser Tisch besteht aus Kunststoff. | This table is made of plastic.Tatoeba #10297202 by wannieh · Tatoeba #9720729 by DJ_Saidez |