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How to Say ‘For groups of eight or more’ in German

Bei Gruppen ab acht Personen

by GROO-pen ap per-ZOH-nen

[by GROO-pen ap per-ZOH-nen]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Group bookings often come with stricter rules, such as a set menu, a deposit or earlier cancellation deadlines. This phrase usually signals that those rules apply.

Phrase Breakdown

Bei Gruppen

by GROO-pen

For groups / in the case of groups

'Bei' plus the dative means 'in the case of'. The 'u' in 'Gruppen' is short, like in 'put'.

Example

Bei Gruppen gelten andere Preise.

Different prices apply for groups.

Words in this phrase

Bei

[by]

in case of, if there are

Preposition meaning 'in the event of'.

Example

Bei Schmerzen rufen Sie mich.

If you have pain, call me.

Gruppen

[GROO-pen]

groups

Plural of 'Gruppe', several people together.

Example

Wir haben Angebote für Gruppen.

We have offers for groups.

ab acht Personen

ap per-ZOH-nen

of eight people or more

'Ab' marks the minimum number. Say 'acht' with a throaty 'ch'.

Example

Das Menü gibt es ab acht Personen.

The set menu is available for eight people or more.

Words in this phrase

[ap]

from, starting at

Preposition marking the starting point of a time.

Example

Ab Montag arbeite ich nachts.

From Monday I work nights.

acht

Personen

[per-ZOH-nen]

people, persons

Plural of 'Person'; used when counting guests.

Example

Ein Tisch für acht Personen, bitte.

A table for eight people, please.

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