How to Say ‘What do you recommend?’ in German
Was empfehlen Sie?
vahs em-FAY-len zee
[vahs em-FAY-len zee]
💬 Usage Tip: A perfect phrase for getting help. Formal Sie keeps it polite and bartender-friendly.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Great phrase in German bars where house drinks, regional beers, or seasonal specials are often worth trying.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Question word asking for information or a suggestion.
Was ist heute besonders gut?
What is especially good today?
empfehlen
[em-FAY-len]
recommend
Verb meaning 'recommend'; here addressed formally to staff.
Was empfehlen Sie für einen Anfänger?
What do you recommend for a beginner?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal pronoun used for polite conversation with staff or guests.
Können Sie mir ein Bier bringen?
Can you bring me a beer?
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