Significado
To request a coffee at a cafe or restaurant.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, 'Kaffee und Kuchen' is a traditional afternoon ritual. Ordering a coffee often implies you might also want a piece of {der|m} Apfelkuchen or {die|f} Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Vienna has a unique coffee culture. If you just 'bestellen einen Kaffee', the waiter might ask you to be more specific. Common types include '{der|m} Kleiner Brauner' or '{die|f} Melange'. In Switzerland, coffee is often called '{der|m} Kafi'. Ordering a 'Kafi Luz' means you're getting coffee with a shot of schnapps! Germans love Italian coffee culture. You will find many 'Eis-Cafés' in Germany run by Italian families where you order 'un caffè' (which is an espresso) using German phrases.
The 'Einen' Rule
If you forget everything else, remember the 'n' at the end of 'einen'. It shows you understand German cases!
Wait for the 'Bitte'
Germans value politeness in service. Never just say 'Kaffee!'. Always add 'bitte'.
Significado
To request a coffee at a cafe or restaurant.
The 'Einen' Rule
If you forget everything else, remember the 'n' at the end of 'einen'. It shows you understand German cases!
Wait for the 'Bitte'
Germans value politeness in service. Never just say 'Kaffee!'. Always add 'bitte'.
Cash is King
In many traditional German bakeries, you can order a coffee, but you might not be able to pay with a card for small amounts. Always have some coins!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the article and the verb.
Ich möchte ______ {der|m} Kaffee ______.
We need the accusative 'einen' for the masculine noun 'Kaffee' and the infinitive 'bestellen' at the end after 'möchte'.
Which sentence is the most polite in a restaurant?
How do you order politely?
'Ich hätte gerne' is the standard polite way to express a wish in German.
Complete the dialogue at the bakery.
Verkäufer: 'Guten Tag, was darf es sein?' Kunde: 'Guten Tag, ich ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The modal verb 'möchte' goes in position 2, and the infinitive 'bestellen' goes to the end.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.
You don't 'order' (bestellen) at a friend's house; you 'take' (nehmen) or just say 'yes please'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIch möchte ______ {der|m} Kaffee ______.
We need the accusative 'einen' for the masculine noun 'Kaffee' and the infinitive 'bestellen' at the end after 'möchte'.
How do you order politely?
'Ich hätte gerne' is the standard polite way to express a wish in German.
Verkäufer: 'Guten Tag, was darf es sein?' Kunde: 'Guten Tag, ich ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The modal verb 'möchte' goes in position 2, and the infinitive 'bestellen' goes to the end.
Context: You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.
You don't 'order' (bestellen) at a friend's house; you 'take' (nehmen) or just say 'yes please'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with anyone in a service context.
Grammatically, no. It must be 'einen' because it is the direct object.
'Ordern' is more common in business or very modern, hip contexts. 'Bestellen' is the standard word.
Both are fine. 'Einen Kaffee' is more common when ordering.
Say: 'Einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen, bitte.'
No, especially during the afternoon 'Kaffee und Kuchen' time.
Say: 'Die Rechnung, bitte' or 'Ich möchte gerne bezahlen.'
Say: 'Einen großen Kaffee, bitte.'
Yes! 'Eine Pizza bestellen' is the exact same structure.
It's a regional difference. North/West usually stress the first syllable; South/East/Austria often stress the second.
Frases relacionadas
einen Tisch reservieren
similarTo reserve a table
die Rechnung bezahlen
builds onTo pay the bill
einen Kaffee holen
informalTo get a coffee
auf einen Kaffee vorbeikommen
socialTo drop by for a coffee
Kaffee kochen
specialized formTo brew coffee
