How to Say “Table for Two” in German

Ein Tisch für zwei
/aɪ̯n tɪʃ fyːr t͡svaɪ/word by word
Ein Tisch für zwei is the German way to say 'table for two'.
This phrase is used as a request made to a restaurant host to ask for a table that seats two people.

How do you pronounce it?

/aɪ̯n tɪʃ fyːr tsvaɪ/

Did you know?

  • The word Tisch actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'dish', having originally meant a piece of tableware or a platter.
  • In traditional German dining culture, it is common to wait for the host to lead you to a table rather than choosing one yourself, even after saying Ein Tisch für zwei.

Examples in context

  • Einen Tisch für zwei Personen, bitte.
    A table for two people, please.
  • Könnten Sie einen Tisch für zwei Personen reservieren?
    Could you reserve a table for two people?
  • Einen Tisch für zwei, bitte.
    A table for two, please.
  • Kannst du einen Tisch für zwei reservieren?
    Can you reserve a table for two?

Example conversation

Julia and Lukas arrive at a restaurant.

  1. Julia

    Guten Abend, ein Tisch für zwei, bitte.
    Good evening, a table for two, please.
  2. Lukas

    Ja, natürlich. Folgen Sie mir bitte.
    Yes, of course. Please follow me.
  3. Julia

    Vielen Dank, Lukas, das sieht toll aus.
    Thank you, Lukas, this looks great.
  4. Lukas

    Hier ist die Speisekarte für Sie.
    Here is the menu for you.

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