German for English speakers Cafe · Lesson 3

The size of pizza

Order pizza in German — Ich hätte gern ein Stück Pizza (I'd like a slice of pizza) — using das Stück for a slice/piece.

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Lindo

Ich hätte gerne ein Stück Pizza Margherita bitte.

I'd like a slice of margherita pizza.
Kyle

So eins?

Is this ok?

Tip: This can also mean "one like this?"
Lindo

Hm, nein, ein kleineres Stück, bitte.

A little smaller...

Tip: <kleineres> = is made up of two suffixes: "er" and "es": "er" means smaller and "es" is nominative singular"
Kyle

Bitte sehr.

There you go.

Tip: <bitte sehr> = lit. please/your very welcome

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What is ein Stück?

'A piece / slice'. Ein Stück Pizza, ein Stück Kuchen (cake), ein Stück Brot (bread). Universal piece-counter.

How do you confirm 'is that OK?'?

Ist das so in Ordnung? — 'is that all right?'. Or: passt das? = 'does that suit you?'.

What is Margherita pizza?

The classic Italian pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Same name in German.