How to Say ‘What do you prefer?’ in German
Was bevorzugen Sie?
vahss beh-for-tsoo-gen zee
[vahss beh-for-tsoo-gen zee]
💬 Usage Tip: Formal inquiry about preferences.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Polite way to ask guests or customers about their choices.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahss]
what
A question word used to inquire or ask for information.
Was bevorzugen Sie für Ihre Kaffeezubereitung?
What do you prefer for your coffee preparation?
bevorzugen
[beh-for-tsoo-gen]
prefer
To like one thing more than another.
Bevorzugen Sie Sojamilch oder Hafermilch?
Do you prefer soy milk or oat milk?
Sie
[zee]
you
The formal second-person pronoun in German, used when addressing someone with respect.
Trinken Sie lieber Tee oder Kaffee?
Do you prefer drinking tea or coffee?
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