Wine & Spirits

1. Mag ik de wijnkaart zien?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Requesting the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Mag ik" is a polite request for permission

2. Kunt u een lokale wijn aanbevelen?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   Asking for a local wine or spirit recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "Kunt u" is the polite request form

3. Ik wil graag een glas rode / witte / rosé wijn.

   I'd like a glass of red / white / rosé wine.

   Usage

   Ordering a specific type of wine by the glass

   Grammar Note

   "graag" softens the request to "I'd like"

4. Een glas / fles wijn, alstublieft.

   A glass / bottle of wine, please.

   Usage

   Ordering wine by the glass or bottle

   Grammar Note

   "alstublieft" is the formal "please"

5. Wat past goed bij dit gerecht?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking for a food and wine pairing recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "passen bij" = "to go well with"

6. Wat is het alcoholpercentage?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Checking the alcohol percentage

   Grammar Note

   Compound noun "alcohol + percentage"

7. Deze wijn is droog / fruitig / zacht.

   This wine is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describing a tasting note after trying the wine

   Grammar Note

   Predicative adjectives are uninflected in Dutch

8. Kunt u een lokaal bier of een sterke drank aanbevelen?

   Can you recommend a local beer or spirit?

   Usage

   Asking for local beer or craft spirit recommendations

   Grammar Note

   "of" means "or" in Dutch

9. Ik wil graag een wijnproeverij doen.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Requesting a wine tasting at a winery or wine bar

   Grammar Note

   "graag" + infinitive expresses desire

10. Biedt u proefglaasjes aan?

    Do you offer tasting samples?

    Usage

    Asking if tasting samples or flights are available

    Grammar Note

    "-je" suffix marks diminutive (small size)

11. Niet te zoet, alstublieft.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Expressing preference for a drier style wine

    Grammar Note

    "niet te + adjective" = "not too ~"

12. Wat is de huiswijn?

    What is the house wine?

    Usage

    Asking about the restaurant's house wine

    Grammar Note

    Compound noun "huis (house) + wijn (wine)"

13. Uit welke regio komt deze wijn?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "Uit welke" = "from which"

14. Ik wil graag een cocktail met jenever.

    I'd like a cocktail made with Dutch gin (jenever).

    Usage

    Ordering a cocktail with jenever, the Dutch traditional spirit

    Grammar Note

    "met" = "with" indicating ingredients

15. Proost!

    Cheers!

    Usage

    A toast / cheers expression

    Grammar Note

    Cognate with German "Prost"

16. Is deze wijn gekoeld?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Checking if the wine is served at the right temperature

    Grammar Note

    Past participle used as an adjective

17. Heeft u alcoholvrije opties?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Asking about non-alcoholic drink options

    Grammar Note

    "vrij" suffix means "free of"

18. Mag ik de wijnkelder bezoeken?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    Requesting a visit to the wine cellar

    Grammar Note

    "Mag ik + infinitive" politely asks permission

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