Was darf is sein? When do you use this expresion?
What is the meaning of
HugoM5
June 5, 2020
sfpugh
June 5, 2020
Here are some examples from the course:
Was darf es sein?
Was darf es sein?
What will it be?
Was darf es denn sein?
What would you like?
Was darf ich zu trinken bringen?
What can I bring (you) to drink?
Was darf ich Ihnen als Aperitif anbieten?
What can I offer you for an aperitif? (polite)
They are all based on dürfen = to be allowed, can or may
They are usually used by people offering you something such as waiters, or in shops.
They are all based on dürfen = to be allowed, can or may
They are usually used by people offering you something such as waiters, or in shops.
HugoM5
June 6, 2020
Excelent explanation Sfpugh. I really appreciate.
Danke
Danke
RobertR34
June 18, 2020
You have to pay a lot for a restaurant where the server is going to use that language!!
sfpugh
June 19, 2020
I don't think these expressions are quite as grand as they sound in English.
My German friend tells me that was darf es sein is quite commonplace.
I wonder what Julia thinks.
My German friend tells me that was darf es sein is quite commonplace.
I wonder what Julia thinks.
Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor
June 20, 2020
Hi everyone!
I agree with sfpugh, these expressions are very common and might be used in any type of restaurant. Most servers use very formal language with customers.
Grüße
Julia
I agree with sfpugh, these expressions are very common and might be used in any type of restaurant. Most servers use very formal language with customers.
Grüße
Julia
HugoM5
June 22, 2020
Danke Julia