Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationEating & Drinking Out
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.
Making a Restaurant Reservation
Use these phrases when calling or speaking with restaurant staff in German to book a table, request specific seating, state dietary needs, or update an existing reservation.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these phrases to navigate the menu, ask for recommendations, and order food and drinks naturally in a German restaurant.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases when dining out in German-speaking countries to explain food allergies, clarify dietary restrictions, and verify ingredients with restaurant staff.
Sending Food Back & Complaints
Use these phrases to address wrong orders, cold food, or missing items politely and effectively when dining out.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these essential phrases to ask for the check, split costs, tip appropriately, and pay by card or cash at German restaurants and cafes.
Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these phrases when ordering beer, soft drinks, and rounds at a German bar or pub, managing your tab, and handling ID checks.
Takeaway & Delivery
Use these phrases when ordering takeaway food, arranging home delivery, confirming address and payment details, or fixing an issue with your order.