How to Say ‘To go’ in German
Zum Mitnehmen
tsoom mit-neh-men
[tsoom mit-neh-men]
💬 Usage Tip: Used to indicate that your order is for takeaway.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Unlike some places where seating is limited, cafés in Germany often give you the choice between staying and takeaway.
Phrase Breakdown
Zum
[tsoom]
to take away
Used to indicate that something should be prepared for taking out instead of eating/drinking on the premises.
Der Kaffee ist zum Mitnehmen.
The coffee is to take away.
Mitnehmen
[mit-neh-men]
take away
Refers to taking something away, such as food or drink.
Der Kaffee ist zum Mitnehmen.
The coffee is to take away.
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