noch ein Bier, bitte
/nɔx aɪ̯n biːr ˈbɪtə/word by word
The English phrase "one more beer, please" is translated into German as noch ein Bier, bitte.
This phrase is a polite request used when ordering an additional beer from a server.
What does it mean word for word?
The word noch literally means still or yet, but in this specific context, it functions to mean another or one more.
Which one should you use?
The standard way to say this is noch ein Bier, bitte. You can also use noch ein weiteres Bier, bitte to be even more explicit that you want an additional beer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the accusative case because the beer serves as the direct object of an implied verb, such as ich hätte gerne (I would like to have).
How do you pronounce it?
/nɔx aɪ̯n biːr ˈbɪtə/
Did you know?
- In some regions, if you want to signal you are finished and do not want noch ein Bier, you can place a coaster on top of your glass to tell the server you are done.
- The word Bier shares the same ancient root as 'yeast', deriving from a Proto-Indo-European word for 'dross' or 'sediment'.
- In some traditional settings, if you want noch ein Bier but want it to be the last one, you might ask for a Katerbier to prevent a hangover the next morning.
Examples in context
- Noch ein Bier, bitte.One more beer, please.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte noch ein Bier bringen?Could you please bring me another beer?
- Kann ich bitte noch ein Bier haben?Can I please have another beer?
- Bring ma no a Bier, bitte.Bring us another beer, please.
- Moin, gib ma bitte noch 'n Bier.Hey, could you give me another beer, please?
- Ich hätte gerne noch ein Bier, bitte.I would like one more beer, please.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are sitting at a bar.
- LukasIch habe Durst. Noch ein Bier, bitte!I'm thirsty. One more beer, please!
- JuliaIch bestelle uns gleich zwei.I will order two for us right away.
- LukasDanke, Julia.Thanks, Julia.
- JuliaGerne, Lukas.You're welcome, Lukas.
