How to Say ‘For here or to go?’ in Traditional Chinese
內用還是外帶？
nèi yòng hái shì wài dài
[nay yohng haai shir waai daai]
💬 Usage Tip: [A 還是 B？] is the basic pattern for "A or B?" You can reuse it everywhere: [大杯還是中杯？] or [刷卡還是現金？]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is one of the most routine counter questions in Taiwan, often asked quickly right after you order. Be ready to answer just [內用] or [外帶].
Phrase Breakdown
內用
nèi yòng
[nay yohng]
for here; dine in
This asks whether you will stay in the café to drink your coffee.
店員問我內用還是外帶？
The clerk asked me whether it was for here or to go.
還是
hái shì
[haai shir]
or
Used to present two choices in a question.
你要內用還是外帶？
Do you want it for here or to go?
外帶
wài dài
[waai daai]
to go; takeout
Used in Taiwan to say you want to take the drink with you.
如果趕時間，就選外帶。
If you’re in a hurry, choose takeout.
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