English–German

“waiter” in German

German

AlsoKellner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐ/

Example

Entschuldigung, Ober, wir möchten bestellen.

Excuse me, waiter, we'd like to order.

Illustration for Ober (waiter)

How to say “waiter” in German

“Waiter” in German is Ober.

A restaurant server moves between tables, takes orders, and brings food or drinks.

Full entry for Ober: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ober

Entschuldigung, könnten Sie bitte den Ober ansprechen?

Excuse me, could you please speak to the waiter?

Tips for using Ober

  • Ober is masculine, so the article is der and the plural is Ober; the word can sound old-fashioned or formal in modern German.

Other German words for “waiter”

Der Kellner bringt uns das Essen.

The waiter brings us the food.

“waiter” in other languages