Mastering Essential Phrases a Waiter Asks You in Czech (S02/E47 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: V RESTAURACI/AT A RESTAURANT

THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW

Useful Phrases a Waiter Might Ask:

Here are the essential phrases you might encounter in a Czech restaurant, both in Czech and English, along with explanations:

Czech Expressions:

1. Už máte vybráno?
2. Co si dáte k pití?
3. Co si dáte k jídlu?
4. Dáte si polévku? / Budete chtít polévku?
5. Jakou přílohu?
6. Dáte si nějaký dezert? / Budete chtít nějaký dezert?
7. Dáte si ještě něco jiného?
8. Budete platit hotově nebo kartou?
9. Dohromady nebo zvlášť?

English Translations and Explanations:

1. Už máte vybráno?
   (Are you ready to order?)
   Explanation: This phrase literally translates to „Have you already chosen?“
2. Co si dáte k pití?
   (What would you like to drink?)
   Explanation: Literally translates to „What will you have to drink?“
3. Co si dáte k jídlu?
   (What would you like to eat?)
   Explanation: Literally, „What will you have to eat?“
4. Dáte si polévku? / Budete chtít polévku?
   (Would you like a soup?)
   Explanation: The first phrase literally means „Will you have a soup?“ and the second, „Will you want a soup?“
5. Jakou přílohu?
   (What side dish?)
   Explanation: Asking what side dish you would prefer.
6. Dáte si nějaký dezert? / Budete chtít nějaký dezert?
   (Would you like a dessert?)
   Explanation: The first phrase literally means „Will you have a dessert?“ and the second, „Will you want a dessert?“
7. Dáte si ještě něco jiného?
   (Anything else?)
   Explanation: Literally, „Will you have anything else?“
8. Budete platit hotově nebo kartou?
   (Will you pay in cash or by card?)
   Explanation: A common question asking for your preferred payment method.
9. Dohromady nebo zvlášť?
   (Together or separately?)
   Explanation: Referring to how the bill will be paid.

Would you like more?

Check these episodes:

• #46: Flavourful Czech: Master the Menu in Czech (from PŘEDKRM to PŘÍLOHA)
• #48: What Questions Would Renča Ask a Potential Tutor? (Part 1)
• #49: Handling Difficult Czech Restaurant Situations – Useful Phrases for a Customer in Czech
• #50: Master 3 Dialogues in Czech (At a Restaurant)