How to Say “Coffee to Go” in German

Kaffee zum Mitnehmen
The German phrase for "coffee to go" is Kaffee zum Mitnehmen.
In German, Kaffee zum Mitnehmen is the common way to refer to coffee that is bought at a cafe to be drunk elsewhere.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase zum Mitnehmen means "to take with (one)". It is composed of zum (for the/to the) and Mitnehmen (taking along/carrying with).

How does it change in a sentence?

In this phrase, zum Mitnehmen functions as an adjectival phrase that modifies the noun Kaffee.

Did you know?

  • In Germany, the culture of Kaffee zum Mitnehmen is a relatively recent import from the US, as coffee was traditionally a seated, social ritual called Kaffeeklatsch.
  • In Germany, you will often find a Pfand system for Kaffee zum Mitnehmen, where you pay a small deposit for a reusable cup and get it back when you return the cup.
  • The word Kaffee entered German via French and Italian, but it actually traces its roots back to the Arabic word qahwa.

Examples in context

  • Ich hätte gerne einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen, bitte.
    I would like a coffee to go, please.
  • Könnte ich bitte einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen bekommen?
    Could I please get a coffee to go?
  • Kriag i'n Kaffee zum Mitnehma?
    Can I get a coffee to go?
  • Moin, 'nen Kaffee to go, bitte.
    Hello, a coffee to go, please.
  • Ich hätte gerne einen großen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen, bitte
    I would like a large coffee to go, please.
  • Bitte mit Milch
    Please with milk
  • Ich möchte einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen.
    I would like a coffee to go.
  • Ist das ein Kaffee zum Mitnehmen?
    Is that a coffee to go?
  • Wir brauchen nur einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen.
    We only need a coffee to go.

Example conversation

Hannah and Maximilian are at a cafe.

  1. Hannah

    Hallo Maximilian, möchtest du auch einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen?
    Hello Maximilian, do you also want a coffee to go?
  2. Maximilian

    Ja, gerne. Ich habe es heute sehr eilig.
    Yes, please. I am in a big hurry today.
  3. Hannah

    Ich bestelle uns jetzt zwei.
    I will order two for us now.
  4. Maximilian

    Danke, Hannah. Das ist sehr nett von dir.
    Thanks, Hannah. That is very kind of you.

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