“Die Speisekarte, bitte”
The menu, please
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “The food card, please”
Pronunciation
/diː ˈʃpaɪ̯zəˌkaʁtə ˈbɪtə/
When to Use This Phrase
In many traditional German restaurants, menus are not placed on the table automatically. You may need to ask. 'Getränkekarte' is the separate drinks menu.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, die Speisekarte, bitte.
Excuse me, the menu, please.
Haben Sie auch eine englische Speisekarte?
Do you also have an English menu?
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