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"Table" in German: Tisch
der Tisch
Table in German is der Tisch. You sit am Tisch and set it with den Tisch decken. A coffee table is often der Couchtisch.
Before dinner
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How to pronounce Tisch
Say it
tish
/tɪʃ/
tish. Short i, soft final sch like English "sh". One syllable.
"Table" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Tisch | the table Dining or general table. | Dining or general table. |
| am Tisch | at the table Sitting location. | Sitting location. |
| den Tisch decken | to set the table Before a meal. | Before a meal. |
| der Schreibtisch | desk Work table compound. | Work table compound. |
How to use Tisch in real life
- 1Before dinner
Kannst du bitte den Tisch decken?
Can you please set the table?
Den Tisch is accusative.
- 2Café seat
Ist der Tisch dort noch frei?
Is that table over there still free?
Common question when seating yourself.
- 3Cleaning up
Wir räumen den Tisch gemeinsam ab.
We're clearing the table together.
Abräumen for clearing dishes.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tisch
Incorrect: die Tisch
Correct: der Tisch
Tisch is masculine.
Incorrect: auf dem Tisch sitzen (for dining)
Correct: am Tisch sitzen
You sit at the table: am Tisch. Auf dem Tisch means on top of the table.
Good to know
Meals often start once everyone is am Tisch. Asking Darf ich den Tisch abbuchen? is not the idiom—say Zahlen, bitte. Leaving jackets on a café Tisch to reserve seats is common for a short time.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for guests
ChatPal
Wo sollen die Teller auf dem Tisch?
Where should the plates go on the table?
You
Stell sie einfach auf den Tisch, ich ordne später.
Just put them on the table, I'll arrange later.
ChatPal
Okay. Brauchen wir Kerzen für den Tisch?
Okay. Do we need candles for the table?
You
Ja, eine in der Mitte vom Tisch reicht.
Yes, one in the middle of the table is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Table" in German
What gender is Tisch?
Masculine: der Tisch, den Tisch, am Tisch.
How do you say set the table?
Den Tisch decken.
How do you say at the table?
Am Tisch.
What is a desk called?
Often der Schreibtisch.
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