How do you say "Yes, a water, please." in German?

"Yes, a water, please." in German is "Ja, ein Wasser bitte.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ja, ein Wasser bitte." mean in English?

"Ja, ein Wasser bitte." means "Yes, a water, please." in English. Usage tip: A clean and polite add-on order. Easy structure: 'Ja' + item + 'bitte.'

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How to Say ‘Yes, a water, please.’ in German

Ja, ein Wasser bitte.

yah ine VAH-ser BIT-tuh

[yah ine VAH-ser BIT-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: A clean and polite add-on order. Easy structure: 'Ja' + item + 'bitte.'

🇩🇪 In Germany: Ordering water with alcohol is very normal in Germany, and a smart move if you want to pace yourself.

Phrase Breakdown

[yah]

yes

Used to confirm that you want something more.

Example

Auf Sonst noch etwas? sagt man: Ja, ein Wasser bitte.

To Anything else? one says: Yes, a water please.

Ein Wasser

ine VAH-ser

a water / a bottle of water

In German, 'Wasser' is often ordered as 'ein Wasser' meaning one serving of water.

Example

Ich hätte gern ein Wasser.

I would like a water.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

a / one

Indefinite article before the drink noun.

Example

Als Zusatzbestellung sagt man: Ja, ein Wasser bitte.

As an additional order one says: Yes, a water please.

Wasser

[VAH-ser]

water

The additional drink being ordered.

Example

Der Gast antwortet: Ja, ein Wasser bitte.

The guest answers: Yes, a water please.

bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

Adds politeness to the request.

Example

Höflich klingt: Ja, ein Wasser bitte.

Polite sounds: Yes, a water please.

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