Mastering Essential Phrases a Waiter Asks You in Czech (S02/E47 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)
Renata HrkalováTHIS 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:
- Už máte vybráno?
- Co si dáte k pití?
- Co si dáte k jídlu?
- Dáte si polévku? / Budete chtít polévku?
- Jakou přílohu?
- Dáte si nějaký dezert? / Budete chtít nějaký dezert?
- Dáte si ještě něco jiného?
- Budete platit hotově nebo kartou?
- Dohromady nebo zvlášť?
English Translations and Explanations:
- Už máte vybráno?
(Are you ready to order?)
Explanation: This phrase literally translates to „Have you already chosen?“ - Co si dáte k pití?
(What would you like to drink?)
Explanation: Literally translates to „What will you have to drink?“ - Co si dáte k jídlu?
(What would you like to eat?)
Explanation: Literally, „What will you have to eat?“ - 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?“ - Jakou přílohu?
(What side dish?)
Explanation: Asking what side dish you would prefer. - 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?“ - Dáte si ještě něco jiného?
(Anything else?)
Explanation: Literally, „Will you have anything else?“ - Budete platit hotově nebo kartou?
(Will you pay in cash or by card?)
Explanation: A common question asking for your preferred payment method. - Dohromady nebo zvlášť?
(Together or separately?)
Explanation: Referring to how the bill will be paid.
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