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How to Say ‘A table for two’ in German

Einen Tisch für zwei

EYE-nen tish fyr tsvy

[EYE-nen tish fyr tsvy]

💬 Usage Tip: ein becomes einen because the table is the thing being reserved, and Tisch is a masculine word. Feminine and neuter words don't change: eine Flasche "a bottle".

Phrase Breakdown

Einen Tisch

EYE-nen tish

A table

'Einen' is the accusative form for a masculine noun (der Tisch). Say 'EYE-nen tish'.

Example

Wir brauchen einen Tisch.

We need a table.

Words in this phrase

Einen

[EYE-nen]

Indefinite article before a masculine accusative noun.

Example

Ich plane einen kurzen Austausch nächste Woche.

I am planning a short exchange next week.

Tisch

[tish]

table

Masculine noun (der Tisch); in restaurants, the table you reserve or sit at.

Example

Wir haben einen Tisch am Fenster.

We have a table by the window.

für zwei

fyr tsvy

for two

'Zwei' sounds like 'tsvy'. The German Z is pronounced 'ts'.

Example

Ein Zimmer für zwei, bitte.

A room for two, please.

Words in this phrase

für

[fyr]

for

A preposition indicating purpose or destination.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

zwei

[tsvy]

two

The number 2.

Example

Wir sind zwei Personen.

We are two people.

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