German · Food & Drink
"Menu" in German: Speisekarte
die Speisekarte
Menu in German is die Speisekarte. Say Die Speisekarte, bitte when you want to see dishes. Menü often means a set menu, not the full list.
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How to pronounce Speisekarte
Say it
SHPY-zuh-kar-tuh
/ˈʃpaɪ̯zəˌkaʁtə/
SHPY-zuh-kar-tuh. Soft ei like eye. Stress on Speise.
"Menu" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Speisekarte | the menu Full dish list. | Full dish list. |
| Speisekarte, bitte | menu, please Ordering. | Ordering. |
| auf der Speisekarte | on the menu Availability. | Availability. |
| das Menü | set menu / meal deal Different sense. | Different sense. |
How to use Speisekarte in real life
- 1Arriving
Können wir die Speisekarte bekommen?
Can we get the menu?
Die Speisekarte.
- 2Choosing
Auf der Speisekarte steht heute Lachs.
Salmon is on the menu today.
Auf der Speisekarte.
- 3Sharing
Reichst du mir die Speisekarte rüber?
Can you pass me the menu?
Die Speisekarte.
Mistakes English speakers make with Speisekarte
Incorrect: der Speisekarte (nominative)
Correct: die Speisekarte
Nominative is die Speisekarte.
Incorrect: Menu, bitte (only English)
Correct: Die Speisekarte, bitte.
Ask for die Speisekarte.
Good to know
Waitstaff understand Speisekarte instantly. Menü on a board often means a fixed multi-course deal, so ask if you want the full Speisekarte.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sitting down at a restaurant
ChatPal
Hast du schon die Speisekarte?
Do you already have the menu?
You
Noch nicht. Ich rufe nach der Speisekarte.
Not yet. I'll call for the menu.
ChatPal
Schau, die Speisekarte hat auch vegane Gerichte.
Look, the menu also has vegan dishes.
You
Perfekt. Dann bleibe ich dabei.
Perfect. Then I'll stick with that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Menu" in German
How do you say menu?
Die Speisekarte.
Menu, please?
Die Speisekarte, bitte.
Menü vs Speisekarte?
Menü is often a set menu; Speisekarte is the full list.
Gender?
Feminine: die Speisekarte.
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