How to Say ‘What do you recommend?’ in German
Was empfehlen Sie?
vahs emp-FAY-len zee
[vahs emp-FAY-len zee]
💬 Usage Tip: "empfehlen" means "to recommend." A short, polite question that invites expert advice without sounding too formal.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This works well in Germany because many customers expect tradespeople to give a practical professional recommendation, not just a sales pitch.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Question word used to ask for information or advice.
Was empfehlen Sie?
What do you recommend?
empfehlen
[emp-FAY-len]
recommend
Verb used when asking for professional advice or suggestion.
Was empfehlen Sie?
What do you recommend?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' used when speaking politely to a company or provider.
Was empfehlen Sie?
What do you recommend?
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