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German Phrase

Schau dir die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer an, bitte.

/ʃaʊ̯ diːɐ̯ diː ˈʃpaɪ̯zəˌkaʁtə ɪn ˈdaɪ̯nəm ˈtsɪmɐ an ˈbɪtə/
Meaning"Please look at the menu in your room."
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Meaning

The sentence politely asks someone to look at the menu that is in their room. It combines the verb "schauen" with the separable prefix "an" to form "anschauen" (to look at), and uses the dative reflexive pronoun "dir". The addition of "bitte" makes the request courteous.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a hotel or B&B setting when you want a guest to check the in‑room menu, perhaps before ordering room service. It’s also suitable in a private home when showing a friend the menu placed on a table.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SchaudirdieSpeisekarteindeinemZimmeranbitte

1

Schau (imperative)

Imperative form of "schauen" meaning "look"; used to give a direct command.

2

dir (reflexive dative)

Reflexive pronoun in dative case that matches the subject "du".

3

die Speisekarte (accusative)

Feminine noun in accusative, the object being looked at.

4

in deinem Zimmer (prepositional phrase)

Preposition "in" with dative "deinem Zimmer" indicates location inside the room.

5

an (separable prefix)

Part of the separable verb "anschauen"; placed at the end of the clause in main clause word order.

6

bitte (politeness particle)

Adds courtesy to the request, similar to "please" in English.

🗨In Conversation

A

Schau dir die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer an, bitte.

Please look at the menu in your room.

Gern, danke!

Sure, thanks!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Schau du die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer an, bitte.

    The reflexive pronoun must be dative "dir", not nominative "du".

  • Schau dir die Speisekarte auf deinem Zimmer an, bitte.

    Use "in" for location inside a room, not "auf".

↔Alternatives

  • Bitte wirf einen Blick auf die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer.

    Please take a look at the menu in your room.

  • Sieh dir bitte die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer an.

    Please look at the menu in your room.

  • Könntest du bitte die Speisekarte in deinem Zimmer anschauen?

    Could you please look at the menu in your room?

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Cultural Tip

In German hospitality, it’s common to provide a printed menu in each guest’s room. Using "bitte" softens the request and reflects the German preference for politeness in service interactions. Avoid overly informal tone unless you know the guest well.