How to Say ‘Under what name may I make the reservation?’ in German
Auf welchen Namen darf ich die Reservierung machen?
awf VEL-khen NAH-men darf iH dee reh-zer-VEE-roong MAH-khen
[awf VEL-khen NAH-men darf iH dee reh-zer-VEE-roong MAH-khen]
💬 Usage Tip: Using 'darf' to politely seek information.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Having the correct name ensures seamless service.
Phrase Breakdown
Auf welchen Namen
awf VEL-khen NAH-men
Words in this phrase
Auf
[awf]
on
Indicating a surface or a location.
Auf welchen Tisch soll ich setzen?
On which table should I set?
welchen
[VEL-khen]
which
Asking about one or more items out of a defined set.
Welchen Weg willst du nehmen?
Which path do you want to take?
Namen
[NAH-men]
name
A word by which a person or thing is known.
Welchen Namen soll ich notieren?
Which name should I write down?
Darf ich die Reservierung machen?
darf iH dee reh-zer-VEE-roong MAH-khen
Words in this phrase
darf
[darf]
may
Used to express permission, possibility, or a wish.
Darf ich fragen?
May I ask?
ich
[iH]
I
A subject pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich werde das machen.
I will do that.
die
[dee]
the
Used to specify the noun to a specific item or group.
Die Reservierung ist für heute Abend.
The reservation is for tonight.
Reservierung
[reh-zer-VEE-roong]
reservation
An arrangement to hold something for future use.
Ich hätte gerne eine Reservierung.
I would like a reservation.
machen
[MAH-khen]
make
To form or create something.
Machen Sie bitte einen Vorschlag.
Please make a suggestion.
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