How to Say ‘A water, please.’ in German
Ein Wasser, bitte.
eye-n VAH-ser BIT-tuh
[eye-n VAH-ser BIT-tuh]
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, water in restaurants is often bottled and not automatically free. If you want still or sparkling, it's common to say that clearly.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[eye-n]
a
Neuter nominative/accusative indefinite article used with Wasser.
Zum Getränk bestelle ich: Ein Wasser, bitte.
As a drink I order: A water, please.
Wasser
[VAH-ser]
water
Water to drink; in Germany you may need to specify still or sparkling.
Im Sommer sage ich oft: Ein Wasser, bitte.
In summer I often say: A water, please.
bitte
[BIT-tuh]
please
Polite word used with requests and orders.
Ein Wasser, bitte. klingt freundlich und natürlich.
A water, please, sounds friendly and natural.
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