Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| sonst noch etwas | /zɔnst nɔ ˈɛtvas/ (word by word) |
| noch einen Wunsch |
The phrase sonst noch etwas is used to ask if someone requires any other thing. It is commonly used in retail or dining contexts to ask if a customer requires further assistance or items. In more caring, informal conversations, you might say Gibt es noch etwas, was du brauchst? to ask 'Is there anything else you need?' In professional or official contexts, the phrase Haben Sie weitere Anliegen? can be used to ask 'Do you have any other concerns?'
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sonst noch etwas literally translates to 'otherwise still something'.
Which one should you use?
While sonst noch etwas is a standard way to say 'anything else', you can use noch einen Wunsch for a more polite, service-oriented approach. This form literally means 'one more wish' and is often used by waiters or shop assistants.
How does it change in a sentence?
sonst noch etwas is an indeclinable phrase used as an adverbial expression in questions or statements.
How do you pronounce it?
/zɔnst nɔ ˈɛtvas/
When do people say it?
In a service or customer-oriented setting, the polite phrase Darf es sonst noch etwas sein? is used to mean 'Is there anything else I can get you?'
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Examples in context
- Willst du sonst noch etwas?Do you want anything else?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants anything else.Tatoeba #932565 by Sudajaengi, translation #2012399 by CK
- Siehst du sonst noch etwas?Do you see anything else?This sentence is useful for asking if someone sees anything else.Tatoeba #8879375 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8879373 by shekitten
- Sonst noch etwas, mein Herr?Anything else, sir?This sentence is useful for asking a man if there is anything else.Tatoeba #1105653 by jast, translation #274611 by Eldad
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Example conversation
A customer is finishing an order at a bakery.
- LauraDas macht fünf Euro.That makes five euros.
- JulianDankeschön.Thank you.
- LauraSonst noch etwas?Anything else?
- JulianNein, danke. Das ist alles.No, thanks. That is all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anything else” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sonst, noch, etwas) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Wunsch, etwas, noch, sonst, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
