Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/At-the-Restaurant
At the Restaurant
In this lesson, you will learn how to order food, ask for the bill, and express dietary preferences in Western Frisian. You will also learn useful phrases for dining at a restaurant in Western Frisian.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Greetings & Education.
Vocabulary
Here are some common Western Frisian words and phrases you may come across when dining at a restaurant.
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Iten (werkwoard) | ee-ten | To eat |
| Driuwerk (selsstannig naamwoord) | dree-juh-werk | Beverage |
| Iten (selsstannig naamwoord) | ee-ten | Food |
| Tafel | tah-fuhl | Table |
| Menu, waarm tafoel | meh-noo, wahrm tah-fool | Menu, warm table |
| Ja | yah | Yes |
| Nee | nay | No |
| Ta de ta | tah duh tah | Literally means "to the to," used to indicate "to the point" or "to the matter at hand." |
| Tankewol | tahn-kuh-vohl | Thank you |
| Rekkens | rehk-uhns | Bill |
| Yngrediïnten | ing-greh-dee-un-ten | Ingredients |
| Lisiting | lih-sit-ing | Listing |
| Apetit [] | ah-puh-teet | Appetite |
| Flesskaart | flehs-kahrt | Wine list |
Conversation Phrases
Here are some phrases you can use when ordering food at a restaurant.
Ordering Food
- Wat ieten we? - What are we eating?
- Ha jo in spesjaaliteit fan it hûs? - Do you have a house specialty?
- Ik wol graach in... - I would like a...
- Koe ik in nog wat fan de yngrediïenten fan it gerecht ôflitte? - Could I leave out some of the ingredients from the dish?
- Koe ik in feroaring oanbringe yn it tafoel iten? - Can I make a change to the table food?
- Ik bin vegetarysk. - I am vegetarian.
- Ik bin fegetarysk. - I am vegan.
- Ik ha in allegear allergyske reaksjes. - I have all kinds of allergic reactions.
- Ik bin fover waaksen. - I am allergic to nuts.
- Ik bin fisketer. - I love fish.
- Ik bin in fleiseter. - I love meat.
- Ik bin net skeind om... - I'm not adverse to...
- Is dit soadich foar twa minsken? - Is this enough for two people?
- Ik hoed wat tafelwaar foar… - I would like tableware for…
- Wat ferskaatsje jo oan te drinen? - What do you recommend to drink?
- Koe ik in glês rôze wyn hawwe? - Could I have a glass of rose wine?
- Jo ha in hearlik menu en… - You have a delicious menu and…
- Komme jo my ôfsette? - Will you pick me up?
- Ik neam de rekkens, alstublieft. - I'll ask for the bill, please.
Asking for the Bill
- Wolle jo my de rekkens bringe? - Could you bring me the bill please?
- Koe ik de rekkens krije? - Could I get the bill?
- Ik soe graach ôfrekkenje wolle, asjeblieft. - I would like to pay the bill, please.
Example Conversation
Here is an example conversation between a customer and a waiter at a restaurant. In the conversation, the customer orders food, asks for the bill, and expresses a dietary preference.
Waiter: Goedenjûn, wat kin ik foar jo dwaan? // Good evening, what can I do for you?
Customer: Goedenjûn. Ik soe graach in glês rôze wyn hawwe en in tafel foar twa minsken, asjeblieft. // Good evening. I would like a glass of rose wine and a table for two please.
Waiter: Natuerlik, earst dan jo menu? // Of course, first then, your menu?
Customer: Ja, tankewol. Koe ik de pasta alfredo mei gegrilde kip en in side salade hawwe, sille wy? En, koene jo de salade sûnder krûden meitsje? Ik bin allegear allergysk. // Yes, thank you. Could I have the pasta alfredo with grilled chicken and a side salad? And, could you make the salad without herbs? I have all kinds of allergic reactions.
Waiter: Natuerlik, ik sil deroer pleagje mei de keuken. En kin ik jimme noch wat te drinken bringe? // Of course, I will plead with the kitchen. And can I bring you anything else to drink?
Customer: Ik doar in glês wetter en in glês knoffel-liemônjus, tankewol. // I dare a glass of water and a glass of garlic-lemon juice, thank you.
Waiter: Natuerlik, kom it gewoan hinne. Ik kom krekt werom. // Of course, bring it on. I'll be right back.
(waiter comes back with the drinks and then the food)
Waiter: Hawwe jimme alles wat jimme ha wolle? // Do you have everything you want?
Customer: Ja, dit is perfekt. Tankewol. // Yes, this is perfect. Thank you.
(waiter comes back to ask if they need anything else)
Customer: Nee, wy binne klear. Wolle jo my ôfsette, alstublieft? // No, we are done. Will you drop me off, please?
Waiter: Ja, fansels. Ik neam de rekkens, alstublieft. // Yes, of course. I'll ask for the bill, please.
(Customer pays and leaves the restaurant)
Conclusion
This lesson has covered some common Western Frisian vocabulary and phrases that you might come across when dining at a restaurant. You learned how to order food, ask for the bill, and express dietary preferences. Keep practicing and soon you'll be able to dine at a restaurant like a native!