Accommodation

1. Ich habe eine Reservierung. Mein Name ist Smith.

   I have a reservation. My name is Smith.

   Usage

   Used at the hotel front desk when checking in

   Grammar Note

   "eine" is the indefinite article for feminine nouns; "Reservierung" is feminine

2. Kann ich das Zimmer zuerst sehen?

   Can I see the room first?

   Usage

   Used when you want to inspect the room before deciding

   Grammar Note

   German yes/no questions invert the subject and auxiliary verb

3. Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?

   Is breakfast included?

   Usage

   Used to ask if breakfast is included

   Grammar Note

   "inbegriffen" is an adjectival past participle meaning "included"

4. Kann ich einen späten Check-out bekommen?

   Can I have a late check-out?

   Usage

   Used to request a later check-out time

   Grammar Note

   "einen späten" is masculine accusative; "Check-out" can be "das oder der", so it can be used as masculine

5. Gibt es einen Aufzug?

   Is there an elevator?

   Usage

   Used to ask if there is an elevator

   Grammar Note

   "gibt es" is the standard German expression for "is there/are there"

6. Könnte ich ein zusätzliches Kissen bekommen?

   Could I get an extra pillow?

   Usage

   Used to request an additional pillow

   Grammar Note

   "könnte" is the subjunctive II of "können", used for polite requests

7. Die Klimaanlage funktioniert nicht.

   The air conditioning is not working.

   Usage

   Used to report a broken air conditioner

   Grammar Note

   "nicht" is placed after the verb for negation in German

8. Wann ist der Check-out?

   What time is check-out?

   Usage

   Used to ask what time check-out is

   Grammar Note

   "wann" is an interrogative adverb meaning "when" for time questions

9. Gibt es einen Parkplatz?

   Is there parking available?

   Usage

   Used to ask about parking availability

   Grammar Note

   "Parkplatz" is a compound: "parken" (to park) + "Platz" (place/space)

10. Kann ich mein Gepäck hier lassen?

    Can I store my luggage here?

    Usage

    Used to leave luggage at the hotel

    Grammar Note

    "lassen" means "to leave/let", and "hier" indicates the location

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