der Milchkaffee der MILH-ka-fe
the large milky coffee
“Der Milchkaffee” = a big coffee with lots of milk (like a café au lait), often served in a large bowl/mug. “Der Cappuccino”, “der Latte macchiato”, “der Kaffee” (filter) are the other classics. Plain “ein Kaffee” = a regular coffee.
der Kuchen der KU-hăn
the cake
“Der Apfelkuchen” (apple) and “der Käsekuchen” (cheesecake) are the stars. You order “ein Stück Kuchen” = one slice. “Die Torte” = a layered/cream cake (e.g. “Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte”, Black Forest cake). Often with “Sahne” (whipped cream) on top.
die Tasse di TA-să
the cup
“Eine Tasse Kaffee” = a cup of coffee. “Eine Kanne” = a pot (for several cups). The “Kaffee und Kuchen” tradition often means lingering with a cup in the afternoon.
das WLAN das VE-lan
the Wi-Fi
In Germany “Wi-Fi” is called “das WLAN” (pronounced “vay-lahn”), not “wai-fai”. You ask “Wie ist das WLAN-Passwort?” = what's the password. “Das Passwort” / “der Code” = the password.
das Trinkgeld das TRINK-ghelt
the tip
You pay at the table, to “die Bedienung” (the waiter/service). Tip ~5–10%, by rounding up: you say “Stimmt so” (keep the change) or “Machen Sie 5” (make it 5). You DON'T leave it on the table. Often you pay cash, though card is increasingly fine.
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