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How to Say ‘For me, the schnitzel, please.’ in German

Für mich das Schnitzel, bitte.

fyr mikh dahs SHNIT-sel BIT-teh

[fyr mikh dahs SHNIT-sel BIT-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: When ordering, you can leave out the verb entirely. Für mich plus the dish is enough: Für mich die Suppe, bitte.

Phrase Breakdown

Für mich

fyr mikh

For me

Use this to start your order. Round your lips for the 'ü' in 'für'. 'Mich' ends in a soft 'ch'.

Example

Für mich einen Kaffee.

A coffee for me.

Words in this phrase

Für

[fyr]

for

A preposition indicating purpose or destination.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

mich

[mikh]

The pronoun 'mich' in accusative form.

Example

Hast du etwas für mich?

Do you have something for me?

das Schnitzel, bitte.

dahs SHNIT-sel BIT-teh

the schnitzel, please.

Say 'SHNIT-tsel'. The 'tz' sounds like 'ts'.

Example

Das Schnitzel ist sehr gut.

The schnitzel is very good.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Schnitzel

[SHNIT-sel]

schnitzel

A thin, breaded and fried cutlet of meat.

Example

Ich bestelle ein Schnitzel mit Pommes.

I order a schnitzel with fries.

bitte

[BIT-teh]

please

Polite word used in requests and answers.

Example

Für vier Personen, bitte, wenn möglich.

For four people, please, if possible.

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