How to Say ‘A small beer, please.’ in German
Ein kleines Bier, bitte.
ine KLY-nes beer BIT-teh
[ine KLY-nes beer BIT-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Nice compact order. Swap kleines for großes to change the size.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Beer sizes are often specific by region and glass type, so staff may still clarify depending on the bar.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a / one
Indefinite article before the drink being ordered.
Ein kleines Bier, bitte.
A small beer, please.
kleines
[KLY-nes]
small
Describes the size of the beer.
Ein kleines Bier, bitte.
A small beer, please.
Bier
[beer]
beer
The beverage being ordered.
Ein kleines Bier, bitte.
A small beer, please.
bitte
[BIT-teh]
please
Polite word used to soften a request.
Ein kleines Bier, bitte.
A small beer, please.
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