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Eating out and paying in Finnish
10 Finnish words and phrases, each with its meaning and a real sentence that uses it. Each one has its own page with its reading and where to read it in a story.
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Menu
Saisinko ruokalistan, kiitos?
Could I have the menu, please?
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Waiter
Tarjoilija toi ruuan ja kysyi, tarvitsemmeko vielä jotain.
The waiter brought the food and asked if we needed anything else.
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Table reservation
Teimme pöytävarauksen kello kahdeksaksi.
We made a table reservation for eight o'clock.
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Table for two
Haluaisimme pöydän kahdelle, kiitos.
We would like a table for two, please.
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Table for four
Tarvitsemme pöydän neljälle, ikkunan vierestä.
We need a table for four, by the window.
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Cash
Maksaisitko käteisellä vai kortilla? – Maksan käteisellä.
Will you pay with cash or card? – I'll pay with cash.
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How much does this cost?
Paljonko tämä maksaa? – Se maksaa 19,90 euroa.
How much does this cost? – It costs 19.90 euros.
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What does this cost?
Mitä tämä maksaa? – 5 euroa.
What does this cost? – 5 euros.
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Is this on sale? / Is this discounted?
Onko tämä alennuksessa? – Kyllä, tämä on 30% alennuksessa.
Is this on sale? – Yes, this is 30% off.
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Is this on offer?
Onko tämä tarjouksessa? – Kyllä, tämä on kaksi yhden hinnalla.
Is this on offer? – Yes, this is two for one.