Conversation in English at the reception. English in a hotel: a simple and practical phrasebook for tourists. Book a hotel room
Dialogues in English with translation into Russian on the topic “At the Hotel”. The most necessary speech cliches are given; All dialogues are provided with a glossary. Additional useful words and expressions on this topic can be found in the corresponding section of the phrasebook on the website:
Note: The number of floors in the UK goes from ground floor, which corresponds to the 1st floor in Russia, the first floor- second floor, and further accordingly.
Words and expressions for dialogues
- vacancy[ˈveɪkənsɪ] - free number; vacant position
- vacant[ˈveɪkənt] - free, not busy
- vacate- to vacate (apartment, place, etc.) It has been vacated... - He (room) was vacated... / He was released... (the construction is used in the passive voice and grammatical tense Present Perfect)
- How much is it?
- - How much does it cost?
- ₤ = pound - pound (sterling)
- Come this way. - Let's come here.
- You are lucky. - What a score. single - 1. designed for one a single room - room (room) for one person; I’d like a single room, please.
- - I would like a room for one, please. a single bed - single bed; 2. single, unmarried
- private bath - bath in the room
- porter - porter (in a hotel)
- fill in - fill; insert Fill in this form, please.
- - Please fill out this form.
- hand - convey, hand over reserve - reserve, order
- reservation
- [ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən] - reservation, leaving, saving, booking, pre-order (at a hotel, ticket) Follow me. - Let's go. (Follow me.)
- double
- - double, twin a double room - room (room) for two people; a double bed - double bed
- check smth - check something
- Here it is.
- - Here he is.
- key - key; key
- unfortunately [ʌnˈfɔːtʃnətlɪ] - unfortunately
- suite - suite, a room of two or more rooms; multi-piece set
- the rate - cost, tariff
- to include smth - include something (in the bill, in the price)
- engaged [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd] - busy (about a hotel room); engaged; busy (at work)
- blanket - blanket
- to call room service - call the maid
- to see to smth - take care of something
- I'll see to it.
- - I'll do/take care of it.
- bill - account
to get the bill ready - prepare (for someone) a bill
Let's figure out what to say when checking in at a hotel. Translation at the bottom of the article.Сlerk
: Good afternoon. May I help you?
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Clerk
: Yes, madam, we do. Is that a single or a double?
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Consuella: A single.
: How long would you like to stay?
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Consuella: For four nights.
: Will you be paying by credit card? Consuella:
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Yes. MasterCard. Here you are.
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight?: That's Ms. Rodriguez? I'll just swipe your credit card. Would you please compete the guest registration card?
: Will you be paying by credit card?: Here’s your credit card, Ms. Rodriguez, and your room key.
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Thank you.
: Will you be paying by credit card?: This is your room charge card. You’ll need this if you charge anything in the restaurant or lobby shops. Could you sign it here?
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? OK.
: Will you be paying by credit card?: Your room is 743, on the seventh floor. The bell captain will take your bags up to your room.
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Thank you. Oh, is the restaurant still serving lunch?
: Will you be paying by credit card?: Our main restaurant closes at two thirty, but you can get something to eat in the All-Day Coffee Shop. It's just across the lobby.
Consuella: Yes. Do you have any vacancies starting tonight? Thank you very much.
: You're very welcome. Enjoy your stay with us.:
Translation Employee
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? Consuela
: Yes. Do you have rooms available? Employee:
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? Yes, there is, madam. Room for one or two?
: Yes. Do you have rooms available?: For one.
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? How long are you planning to stay at the hotel?
: Yes. Do you have rooms available?: Four nights.
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? Will you pay by credit card?
: Yes. Do you have rooms available?: Yes, MasterCard. Take it.
: Yes. Do you have rooms available? Mrs. Rodriguez? Now I’ll “upgrade” your card. Please fill out the guest registration card.
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? Here's your card, Ms. Rodriguez, and your room key.
: Yes. Do you have rooms available?: Thank you.
: Good afternoon! Can I help you? And this is your payment card. You will need it if you pay for anything in the restaurant or lobby shops. Place your signature here.
: Fine.
Long weekend ahead! It's time to rush somewhere and spend time with your loved one in another country, in some cool hotel. A foreign hotel is a place where communication in English is almost inevitable. It's not great when a long-awaited adventure is overshadowed by something, right?
The perfect idea is to spend weekends and holidays abroad and practice your English! Today we are sharing with you a selection of phrases and words that will definitely come in handy during your stay at the hotel. Hell yeah!
Booking a hotel room
After reading the article, you will definitely be inspired and want to dive into some cozy place with trendy rooms. But first you need to order everything beautifully. What if you suddenly arrive and there’s no room? Here's a stereotypical dialogue between the reservation service and the client to make everything clear.
| Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to The Best Hotel. | Reception: Good morning. Welcome to the Best Hotel. |
| Client: Hi, good morning. I"d like to make a reservation for the third weekend in September. Do you have any vacancies? | Client: Greetings, good morning. I would like to reserve a room for the third weekend of September. Do you have any vacancies? |
| R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that particular weekend. And what is the exact date of your arrival? | Yes sir, we have some rooms available for this particular weekend. What is your exact arrival date? |
| C: The 24th. | 24.09.2017 |
| R: How long will you be staying? | How long are you planning to stay at the hotel? |
| C: I"ll be staying for two nights. | I'll stay for two days. |
| R: How many people are the reservation for? | How many people will the reservation be for? |
| C: There will be two of us. | We would be two. |
| R: And would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed? | Do you want a room with single beds or a double bed? |
| C: A double bed, please. | With a double bed, please. |
| R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean? | Great. Would you like a room with an ocean view? |
| C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an ocean view. What's the rate for the room? | If this is possible, I would be happy to do so. What is the rate? |
| R: Your room is five hundred and ninety dollars per night. Now, what name will the reservation be listed under? | The cost will be $590 per night. What name should I make the reservation under? |
| C: Douglas Quaid. | Douglas Quaid. |
| R: Could you spell your last name for me, please? | Could you spell the last name, please? |
| C: Sure. Q-U-A-I-D. | Certainly. K-V-E-Y-D. |
| R: And is there a phone number where you can be contacted? | What is your contact phone number? |
| C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-26386. | My mobile number is 555-26386. |
| R: Great. Now I"ll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What type of card is it? | Great. Now I will need your credit card information. What type of card is yours? |
| C: Visa. The number is 987654321. | Visa. Card number 987654321. |
| R: And what is the name of the cardholder? | Cardholder's first and last name? |
| C: Douglas Q. Quaid. | Douglas K. Quaid. |
| R: Alright, Mr. Quaid, your reservation has been made for the twenty-fourth of September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at 2 o"clock. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us. | Okay, Mr. Quade, you have reserved an ocean view room with a double bed for September 24th. Registration will be at 2 o'clock. If you have any questions, please contact us. |
| C: Great, thank you so much. | Great! Thank you very much. |
| R: My pleasure. We"ll see you in September, Mr. Quaid. Have a nice day. | I am glad to help. See you in September, Mr. Quade. Have a good day. |
single room (with a full-size bed)- room for one
double room (double bed (full-size) or queen-size bed)- room for two
smoke-free- non-smoking room. Smoking or non-smoking— two more designations of rooms for smokers and non-smokers, respectively.
twin beds- single beds
double bed (full-size bed)- double bed
queen-size bed- large double bed
king-size bed- the widest bed, “king”
triple room(one double bed and a single bed, or a different combination) - room for three
twin room- room with two beds
extra bed- an extra bed
suite- suite
At registration
And now you are already at the hotel. What can come in handy here is good English, manners and, of course, money. Make yourself at home, tip generously and be polite.
reception- registration
(no) vacancies- free seats (no free seats)
complimentary(free) - included in the price, free breakfast, for example (or free shampoo, soap in the bathroom, in general, everything that you already have in your room)
continental breakfast- continental or light breakfast included in the room rate.
check-in / check-out- registration; check-in (at the hotel)/departure from the hotel
deposit- money paid before entering the hotel.
damage charge- penalty for damage (paid in case of damage or loss to the hotel; if you break something, you will have to pay for it or the money may be withdrawn from the deposit).
late charge- penalty, fine for violation of deadlines. If you check out of the hotel later than the specified time - you gotta pay!
invoice- a paper invoice with all client expenses that they must pay upon leaving the hotel
signature- signature. Sometimes hotel guests are required to sign an autograph under their first and last name on a bill or credit card receipt.
customer satisfaction- customer satisfaction or quality of customer service. If guests had a great time at the hotel and are satisfied with the service, then they are visitors with high customer satisfaction
tax- tax. One of the lines in the invoice for payment will be about taxes and interest that will go to the state. In the USA, tax amounts vary from state to state.
| I"d like to stay at a quiet inexpensive hotel not far from the center of the city. | I would like to stay in a quiet, inexpensive hotel near the city center. |
| I would like to stay at a large modern hotel downtown. | I would like to stay in a large modern hotel in the city center. |
| I"d like to reserve a small suite. | I would like to reserve a small deluxe room. |
| I"d like a room with a bed for a child. | I would like a room with a bed for a child. |
| I"d like a room facing the park / overlooking the river. I"d like a room with a view of the lake. | I would like a park view/river view room. I would like a room with a lake view |
| Please fill out the registration form. | Please fill out the registration form. |
| Here"s your key. Room 735 on the seventh floor. Enjoy your stay. | Here's your key. Room 735 on the seventh floor. I hope you enjoy our stay. |
In a hotel
The following list of words consists of what you may encounter in the hotel itself. Now you will be aware and not confused if you need to communicate with the staff.
main entrance- main entrance.
concierge- concierge
bellboy/bellhop/porter- bellhop (hotel employee carrying guests' luggage).
tip- tips. Nobody does anything for free! And demanding them is in the order of things. Giving a tip without prompting is excellent manners.
uniform- uniform, workwear. In most foreign hotels, uniforms are mandatory for employees.
staff meeting— a meeting of hotel staff in a specific place at a specific time for an official meeting.
manager- an administrator who monitors the work of staff. Usually he does not communicate with guests unless absolutely necessary.
lifts (elevators) - elevators
stairs/stairway- ladder.
lobby- lobby, foyer, hall for hotel guests.
restaurant- restaurant
don't disturb- do not disturb
please make up room- please clean the room
lift out of order- the elevator doesn't work.
vending machine- vending machine or machine for selling snacks and drinks for coins.
iron and ironing board- iron and ironing board.
patio- a hotel patio, usually with tables and chairs, or a terrace.
catering- catering, which involves not only the delivery of pre-prepared food, but also customer service: delivery, serving, cleaning and similar services.
full board- full board (a range of hotel services (stay and three meals a day)).
half board- half board (usually breakfast and dinner).
room service- room service (providing services for the delivery of food and drinks to hotel rooms).
turndown service - evening turndown service (maids making the beds, etc.).
housekeeping/housekeeper- housekeeping/housekeeper.
airport shuttle- transfer from the airport to the hotel (delivery by minibus).
parking lot- parking lot on the ground floor of the hotel.
buffet- buffet.
ice machine- a machine with ice cubes.
wheelchair accessible- the hotel is equipped for the disabled, which means that people in wheelchairs (chairs) can move freely around hotel.
fitness/workout room (gym) - fitness room, gym (gym).
swimming pool- pool.
spa- a relaxation and health center in a hotel or a spa with a sauna, where you can be offered massages and other wellness services.
dry cleaning- dry cleaning services.
laundry- laundry service.
banquet/meeting room- banquet hall/room for business meetings.
hall(way) - a long corridor on the hotel floors with rooms. They also say "a corridor».
emergency exit- emergency or evacuation exit. In case of fire or other disaster, look for doors with this sign. But it's better to do this in advance.
business center- business room (hotel room with office equipment and Internet for guests, where hotel guests can spend time working).
ski storage— hotels near ski resorts may have rooms for storing ski or snowboard equipment.
In a hotel room
All amenities are at your service! Eat without getting wet :)
morning call / wake-up call- reminder call (usually at the request of a hotel guest; employees call customers at an agreed time, instead of an alarm clock, to wake them up).
amenities- convenience, amenities
bath- bathroom
bathtub- bath
shower- shower
room with ocean view- room with ocean view
balcony- balcony
adjoining/connecting rooms- a room for a large group, an adjacent room (two rooms connecting to each other)
minibar- mini bar.
A.C. (air conditioning) - air conditioning.
heating- room heating system
Internet access- Internet access
wireless printing- wireless printer. The device itself can be located somewhere in the building, and you connect to it from your own computer and print out the papers you need
fan- fan
high chairs- in family hotels there are these special high chairs for babies
linens- bed (and table) linen, sheets, bedspreads, blankets and pillowcases. The sheets should indicate the fabric density (the number of cord threads per unit width of the fabric), which indicates their quality and smoothness
towel- towel
toiletries- toiletries, hygiene and cosmetic products
hair dryer- hair dryer; hair dryer
sink- sink for washing hands
robes (bathrobes) - gowns (to wear after procedures in the bathroom or shower).
lamp- lamps for additional lighting in the room
executive desk- “executive’s desk” is a pretentious name for an ordinary table for working or writing in a room
kitchenette- kitchenette in the hotel room
curtains (drapes) - curtains (blinds)
safe- safe with code in the room for storing important things
cot- small folding bed on wheels
pull-out sofa- a folding sofa that can be transformed into a bed.
private jacuzzi- private jacuzzi only for room clients; could be inside it or somewhere special in the hotel
noisy- one of the complaints from guests about too noisy and loud neighbors
Problems and misunderstandings
What would it be like without them? Although whether it’s problems or adventures is up to you to choose. A list of questions and answers that you can use while staying at a particular hotel.
| I"m afraid we don"t have any vacancies. / I"m sorry. We are fully booked. | I'm afraid we have no availability. / I'm sorry, we're completely busy. |
| Are you kidding me? | Are you kidding me? |
| Is there another hotel near here that might have vacant rooms? | Is there another hotel nearby that might have rooms available? |
| Try the Oak Hotel across the street. They might be able to offer something. | Try (go to) the Oak Hotel on the opposite side of the street. Perhaps they can offer something. |
| Hello! I need a single room for three days. | Hello! I need a single room for three days. |
| Do you have a reservation? | Are you booked? |
| I'm afraid I don't. | I'm afraid not. |
| Let me check whether we have any vacancies. We don"t have any single rooms today, but there"s a double room available. | Now I'll check if we have free places. We do not have single rooms today, but we do have a double room available. |
| My room"s not been made up. | My room is not cleaned. |
| Can you send a maid up, please? | Can you send a maid please? |
| There are no towels in the bathroom. | There are no towels in the bathroom. |
| Can you send some soap and shampoo up, please? | Can you send soap and shampoo please? |
| There is no water in my room. | There is no water in my room. |
| The TV in my room doesn't work. | The TV in my room doesn't work. |
| There is something wrong with the air conditioner in my room. | There is something wrong with the air conditioning in my room. |
| There is a problem with the heating. It is too cold in the room. | I have a problem with heating. It's too cold in the room. |
| Could you send someone up to fix it? | Can you send someone to fix it? |
| Could I have an extra blanket, please? | Could you give me an extra blanket please? |
| Can I have a wake-up call at 6 am? | Can you wake me up at 6 am? |
| Front desk. Can I help you? | Guest service department. Can I help you? |
| Hello! This is Room 814. | Hello! This is from room 814. |
| There is no hot water in my room. Could you send someone up to fix it? | There is no hot water in my room. Could you send someone to fix it? |
| There are no towels / soap / shampoo / toilet paper in the bathroom. Can you send them up, please? | There are no towels/soap/shampoo/toilet paper in the bathroom. Send them (to my room), please. |
| The bathroom light / the TV / the heating / the air conditioner in my room doesn't work. | The bathroom light/TV/heating/air conditioning in my room is not working. |
| There is no stationery / TV program / Room Service menu in my room. | There is no writing paper/TV guide/menu in my room for ordering room service. |
| Can you give me a wake-up call at 7:00 a.m., please? | Wake me up (with a phone call) at seven in the morning, please. |
| How do I get to the airport / to the city center / to the photo exhibition from the hotel? | How do I get to the airport / city center / photo exhibition from the hotel? |
| Could you call a taxi for me, please? | Would you please call a cab for me? |
| Could you recommend good toy stores and gift shops not far from here? | Can you recommend some good toy stores and gift shops near here? |
| Could you reserve a table for dinner for me, please? I"d like a table for four people for 7:00 p.m. | Could you reserve a table for me for lunch please? I would like a table for four people at seven in the evening. |
| Is there a laundromat near the hotel? | Is there a self-service laundry near the hotel? |
| I feel sick. Is there a doctor in the hotel? Could you find a doctor for me, please? | I feel uneasy. Is there a doctor at the hotel? Could you find me a doctor please? |
| Room 506. The key, please. | Number 506. (Give) Key, please. |
| Are there any messages for me, please? | Are there any messages for me please? |
| Asking to deliver food to your room | Please deliver food to your room |
| Room Service. May I help you? | Order food to your room. Can I help you? |
| Hello! Could you send breakfast to Room 465, please? I"d like orange juice, hot rolls with butter and honey, and black coffee. | Hello! Could you send breakfast to room 465 please? I'd like orange juice, hot cross buns with butter and honey, and black coffee. |
| Hello! This is Room 374. I"d like to order a bowl of hot tomato soup, a cheese sandwich, and green tea with lemon, please. | Hello! This is from room 374. I would like to order a bowl of hot tomato soup, a cheese sandwich and green tea with lemon, please. |
| Hello! I"d like to press these trousers. Where can I find an iron? | Hello! I'd like to iron these pants. Where can I find an iron? |
| You can use an iron in the valet service room. It's next to the freight elevator. | You can use the iron in the cleaning and ironing room. It's next to the freight elevator. |
| I"d like to have these shirts washed and pressed and this suit cleaned as soon as possible. | I would like to have these shirts washed and ironed and this suit cleaned as soon as possible. |
| Fill out laundry and dry cleaning slips, and I"ll take the shirts and the suit to the laundry and dry cleaning service. They will be ready today in the evening. | Fill out the laundry and cleaning forms/coupons and I will take the shirts and suit to the laundry and dry cleaning service. They will be ready tonight. |
Phrases for staying at a hotel
And there are other questions to ask if you are not sure about something. The earlier the better. Answers to possible questions are also included in the list.
| Is there a shower/bath in the room? | Does the room have a shower/bathtub? |
| Does the room have air conditioning? | Does the room have air conditioning? |
| Is there a safe deposit box in the room? | Is there a safe in the room? |
| Is there a television in the room? | Is there a TV in the room? |
| Is there a telephone in the room? Are local calls free? | Is there a telephone in the room? Are local calls free? |
| Is there a restaurant in the hotel? | Is there a restaurant in the hotel? |
| When is breakfast served? | When is breakfast served? |
| Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00. | Breakfast is served from 7 to 10. |
| Can I get Internet access in the hotel? Where can I send a fax? Is there a business center in the hotel? | Can I access the Internet at the hotel? Where can I send a fax? |
| When does the business center open? When does it close? | When does the business center open? When does it close? |
| Does the hotel have a gym? | Does the hotel have a gym? |
| Is there a fitness center / a health club in the hotel? | Does the hotel have a sports and fitness center? |
| Is there an exercise room / a workout room in the hotel? Is the use of the fitness machines free of charge? | Does the hotel have a gym? Are the exercise machines free to use? |
| Is there a swimming pool in the hotel? | Does the hotel have a swimming pool? |
| Until when is the swimming pool open? | Until what time is the pool open? |
| Does the hotel have any facilities for children? Is there a playroom for children in the hotel? | Does the hotel have premises (with services, equipment) for children? Does the hotel have a children's playroom? |
| What facilities for the handicapped does the hotel have? | What facilities (services, equipment) does the hotel have for the disabled? |
| Are pets allowed in the hotel? | Are pets allowed in the hotel? |
| Does the hotel offer any excursions around the city? | Does the hotel offer any city tours?/td> |
| Does the hotel provide a shuttle bus to the airport? Do I need to reserve a seat on the bus in advance? | Does the hotel provide a shuttle bus to the airport? Do I need to reserve a seat on the bus in advance? |
| The bus for the airport leaves from the hotel entrance every two hours. Advance reservation of the seats is required. | The airport bus leaves from the hotel entrance every two hours. Advance reservations are required. |
Check out from the hotel
Time to say "bye-bye". We hope you will not cause any harm to the hotel and you will not be charged extra payment)
| I would like to leave one day earlier. | I would like to leave a day earlier. |
| Get my bill/invoice ready, please. I"m leaving tomorrow morning. | Prepare my invoice, please. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. |
| What is the hotel's check-out time? | What is the time for payment and release of a hotel room? |
| Check-out time is 12:00 noon. | The checkout time for the room is 12 noon. |
| Can I leave my luggage/baggage at the hotel for a couple of hours after I check out? | Can I leave my luggage at the hotel for a few hours after I check out? |
| Yes, definitely. | Yes, sure. |
| Hello, I"d like to check out. My name is Simon Phoenix, Room 237. | Hello, I would like to pay and check out. My name is Simon Phoenix, number 237. |
| Here's your bill, sir. Three hundred seventy-six dollars. | Here's your bill, sir. Three hundred seventy-six dollars. |
| Here you go. Thank you very much. | Here's the money). Thanks a lot. |
| You are welcome. Have a nice day! | You're welcome. Have a nice day! |
| I'd like to check out. | I would like to vacate the room |
| I'd like to extend my stay for a few days. | I would like to extend my stay by a few days. |
| May I have the invoice/bill? | Can I get an invoice? |
| I’d like to pay my invoice, please. | I would like to pay the bill. |
| I think there's a mistake in the invoice. | There seems to be an error in the bill. |
| I’m sorry, this isn’t my signature. | I'm sorry, this is not my signature. |
| How would you like to pay? | How would you like to pay? |
| I'll pay... | I will cry... |
| by credit card | credit card |
| by check | by check |
| in cash | cash |
| Have you used the minibar? | cash |
| in cash | Did you use the minibar? |
| Could we have some help bringing our luggage down? | Can you help us carry our luggage downstairs? |
| Is there a place where we could leave our luggage? | Is there somewhere we could leave our luggage? |
| May I have a receipt, please? | Can I have a check please? |
| I hope you had an enjoyable stay. | I hope your stay was pleasant. |
| I've really enjoyed my stay. | My stay was very pleasant. |
Conclusion
We hope your holidays are amazing and you are filled with fun for the whole year ahead! A hotel stay can be chic and simple if you have the necessary vocabulary. We would like all your travels to be unforgettable, in the best sense of the word. Don't freeze your... noses! BTW, could you recommend a good hotel? Share your thoughts in the comments, please!
And finally, here is an example of how NOT to communicate when booking a hotel room. Arnold does it all wrong! Prank call, ladies and gentlemen.
Stay classy and have happy holidays!
Big and friendly EnglishDom family
Good morning / evening, sir
Hello, my last name is Hello, my name is Smirnov. There
Smirnov. A room has been ordered for me must be a room for me
Yes, sir. I have your order. We - Oh yes, sir. I've got your order here. We have reserved a room for you on the
third floor second floor
Fill in the registration form, please
registration form
Here is your key. Leave here - Here is your key, sir. You can leave your
Your things, and the porter will take them to luggage here, the porter will take it to
Your room
Where is the restaurant/bar? - Where is restaurant / bar?
We have two restaurants on the ground
(first) and second floors and first floors
Thank you - Thank you
Restaurant
I’d like to have my dinner in my room
Where is there a good restaurant? - Where is a good restaurant?
Can I help you with something? - Can I be of any help to you?
Bring me the menu, please
Is this table reserved? - Is this table reserved?
I want to make a reservation - I want to make a reservation
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
At what time the breakfast / lunch /
lunch/dinner? dinner is served?
What did you choose? - What did you choose?
Waiter (s) - Waiter / waitress
What will you offer me for lunch? - What would you offer me for lunch?
What do you suggest for dessert? - What do you offer for dessert?
I want black coffee - I’d like to have my coffee black
Do you prefer meat or fish? - Do you prefer meat or fish?
I’m a vegetarian - I’m vegetarian
What would you like to drink? - What would you like to drink?
Do you want lager/alcoholfree beer?
Help yourself - Help yourself
I want coffee with milk - I’d like to have my coffee with milk
I want strong tea - I’d like to have my tea strong
I want tea/coffee with sugar - I’d like to have my tea/coffee with sugar
Give me, please... - Give me, please...
Pass me, please... - Pass me, please...
Light drinks
(SOFT DRINKS)
I’ll have some orange juice
Strawberry juice - Strawberry juice
Grape juice
Apple juice - Apple juice
Lemon juice - Lemon juice
Grapefruit juice - Grapefruit juice
Iced tea
Lemonade - Lemonade
Pepsi-Cola - Pepsi-Cola / Pepsi
Coca-Cola - Coca-cola / Coke
Mineral water
Cocktail
SPIRITS
(ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
Cognac - Cognac
Vodka - Vodka
Whiskey
Whiskey with ice - Whiskey on the rocks
Gin and tonic
Champagne
Liqueur - Liqueur
Wine (White/Red) - Wine (White/Red = Claret)
Meat
Vegetables - Vegetables
Tomato
Cucumber
Carrot
Beans
Cabbage - Cabbage
Cauliflower - Cauliflower
Mushrooms - Mushrooms
Pickled cucumbers - Pickles
Stewed cabbage
Sausage-salami - Sausage
Boiled - Boiled
Stewed
Fried
On the lattice - On a lattice
Bloody - Rare
Medium
Well done - Well done
Fried eggs / Scrambled eggs
Omelette - Omelet
Soft-boiled egg
In a bag - In a bag
Cool - Hard-boiled egg
Ham and egg
Snack - Appetizer
Oysters - Oysters
Salmon - Salmon
Salmon - Lox
Herring - Herring
Asparagus - Asparagus
Potato
Mashed potatoes - Mashed potatoes
Fried potatoes - French fries
Beefsteak - Steak
Roast-beef
Chicken
Rabbit
Veal - Veal
Beef
Pork - Pork
Lamb - Mutton/Lamb
Vinegar - Vinegar
Mayonnaise - Dressing
Mustard - Mustard
Butter
Bread
Pear - Pear
Peach - Peach
Mandarin - Tangerine
Gooseberry - Gooseberry