How to Say “Menu” in Dutch

menu
/məˈny/
In Dutch, the English phrase "menu" is translated as menu.
The word menu refers to the list of dishes offered in a restaurant.
Meaning: list of dishes offered in a restaurant (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

menu is a neuter noun, which means it takes the definite article het (e.g., het menu). The plural form of the word is menu's.

How do you pronounce it?

/məˈny/

Did you know?

  • In Dutch, the word menu often refers to a fixed-price multi-course meal rather than just the physical list of food. If a server asks if you want the menu, they might be asking if you want the set dinner deal.
  • While menu is common, you might see the word kaart used to mean the same thing. In a restaurant, asking for 'de kaart' is a very natural way to ask for the menu.
  • The Dutch word menu is borrowed from the French word menu, which originally meant 'small' or 'detailed'.

Examples in context

  • Heeft u een Engels menu?
    Do you have a menu in English?
    This sentence is useful for asking if an English version of the menu is available.
    Tatoeba #3552764 by Citrine, translation #3550079 by CK
  • Tom bladerde door het menu.
    Tom perused the menu.
    This sentence shows someone flipping through the menu.
    Tatoeba #10733408 by megamanenm, translation #6637330 by Hybrid
  • Kan ik het menu even bekijken?
    May I look at the menu?
    This sentence is useful for asking to look at the menu.
    Tatoeba #3275470 by PaulP, translation #880542 by CK
  • Mag ik de kaart zien?
    May I see the menu?
  • Kunt u de menukaart brengen?
    Could you bring the menu card, please?
  • Heeft u een spijskaart met vegetarische opties?
    Do you have a menu with vegetarian options?
  • Wat staat er op het menu voor vanavond?
    What's on the menu tonight?
  • 10 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Levi and Emma are sitting at a restaurant table.

  1. Levi

    Kijk eens naar het menu, Emma.
    Take a look at the menu, Emma.
  2. Emma

    Ik zoek naar een vegetarisch gerecht.
    I am looking for a vegetarian dish.
  3. Levi

    Staat dat op dit menu?
    Is that on this menu?
  4. Emma

    Ja, er zijn veel goede opties.
    Yes, there are many good options.

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