How to Say ‘Just a little milk, please.’ in German
Nur ein wenig Milch bitte.
NOOR INE VEH-nig milkh BIT-teh
[NOOR INE VEH-nig milkh BIT-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Ein wenig' is handy for small amounts, often used in orders.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Exactness in preferences, like milk quantity, is typical.
Phrase Breakdown
Nur
[NOOR]
Only
Just this, nothing more.
Ich trinke nur Wasser.
I only drink water.
Ein wenig
INE VEH-nig
Words in this phrase
ein
[INE]
a
Used to convey small amount or degree.
Ich brauche ein Stück Kuchen.
I need a piece of cake.
wenig
[VEH-nig]
little
Minimum or small extent.
Ein wenig Geduld ist nötig.
A little patience is needed.
Milch
[milkh]
milk
Liquid used in coffee.
Ich brauche mehr Milch.
I need more milk.
bitte
[BIT-teh]
please
Expressing a polite wish or request.
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
Could you please help me?
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