Nightlife

1. Ein Bier, bitte

   A beer, please

   Usage

   Order a beer at a bar or Biergarten (beer garden)

   Grammar Note

   "Bier" is neuter, hence "ein". Specify type with Pils (pilsner) or Weizen (wheat beer)

2. Wo sind die besten Clubs hier?

   Where are the best clubs around here?

   Usage

   Ask locals for the best nightlife spots in the area

   Grammar Note

   "Besten" is the superlative of gut (good). "Die besten + plural noun" means "the best"

3. Prost!

   Cheers!

   Usage

   The quintessential German toast when clinking beer steins

   Grammar Note

   From Latin "prosit" (may it help). "Zum Wohl!" (to your health) is another toast

4. Gibt es hier eine Garderobe?

   Is there a cloakroom here?

   Usage

   Ask if there is a cloakroom at a club or event venue

   Grammar Note

   "Garderobe" is borrowed from French garder (keep) + robe (garment)

5. Es war ein toller Abend!

   It was a great evening!

   Usage

   Express how great the night was when saying goodbye

   Grammar Note

   "War" is the past tense of sein. "Abend" (evening) is masculine, so "toller"

6. Ein Glas Rotwein, bitte

   A glass of red wine, please

   Usage

   Order a glass of wine at a bar or restaurant

   Grammar Note

   Wine types: Rotwein (red), Weißwein (white), Rosé (rosé). "Glas" (glass) is neuter

7. Ein Mineralwasser, bitte

   A mineral water, please

   Usage

   Order water when not drinking alcohol or to stay hydrated

   Grammar Note

   Specify: mit Kohlensäure (sparkling) or ohne Kohlensäure (still/flat)

8. Heute Abend feiern wir!

   Tonight we celebrate!

   Usage

   Energize a group heading out for a celebratory night

   Grammar Note

   "Feiern" means to celebrate. When "Heute Abend" starts the sentence, verb-subject order inverts

9. Bis wann ist die Bar geöffnet?

   Until what time is the bar open?

   Usage

   Check the closing time of a bar or club

   Grammar Note

   "Geöffnet" is the past participle of öffnen (to open). "Bis wann" asks for an end time

10. Ich trinke keinen Alkohol

    I don't drink alcohol

    Usage

    Let people know you don't drink so they can offer non-alcoholic alternatives

    Grammar Note

    "Keinen" is the accusative masculine of kein (no/not any). "Alkohol" is masculine

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