Vor-Ort-Verzehr
The English phrase "dine-in" is translated into German as Vor-Ort-Verzehr.
The term refers to the act of eating food inside the establishment where it was purchased, rather than taking it away. You might use the question Sie möchten im Restaurant essen? to ask if someone would like to dine in the restaurant, or Möchtest du essen gehen? to ask if someone wants to go out to eat.
Did you know?
- In some traditional German gasthofs, the custom of Stammtisch means a specific table is reserved for regulars who dine in, and others are forbidden from sitting there.
- In Germany, the term Vor-Ort-Verzehr is often used to justify a price difference, as some cafes charge more for the same item if you eat it inside rather than taking it away.
- The term Verzehr shares a root with verzehren, which can also mean to be 'consumed' by an emotion like grief or passion, not just food.
Examples in context
- Bieten Sie auch Vor-Ort-Verzehr an?Do you also offer dine-in?
- Der Vor-Ort-Verzehr ist heute leider nicht möglich.Unfortunately, dine-in is not possible today.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are ordering food at a small bistro.
- JulianHallo, zwei Burger bitte.Hello, two burgers please.
- LauraGerne. Zum Mitnehmen oder Vor-Ort-Verzehr?Sure. To go or dine-in?
- JulianWir nehmen Vor-Ort-Verzehr, bitte.We'll do dine-in, please.
- LauraAlles klar, bitte nehmen Sie Platz.All right, please take a seat.
