How to Say ‘Recommend’ in German
Empfehlen
em-FAY-len
[em-FAY-len]
💬 Usage Tip: Empfehlen means to recommend. In questions with Sie: Was empfehlen Sie?
🇩🇪 In Germany: Asking for recommendations is common, especially for local beer, wine, or seasonal specials.
Phrase Breakdown
Empfehlen
[em-FAY-len]
to recommend
Verb used when suggesting a drink or dish to a customer.
Können Sie mir etwas empfehlen?
Can you recommend something to me?
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