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German Phrase

Wie ist deine Zimmernummer für den Weckruf?

/viː ɪst ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈtsɪmɐˌnʊmɐ fyːɐ̯ deːn ˈvɛkˌʁuːf/
Meaning"What is your room number for the wake-up call?"
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Meaning

This phrase directly asks for someone's room number specifically in the context of arranging a wake-up call. It's a common question asked by hotel staff to guests or vice versa if a guest is trying to confirm details.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase in a hotel setting when speaking to a receptionist or hotel staff. It's used to confirm or provide the necessary information for scheduling a wake-up call service.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WieistdeineZimmernummerfürdenWeckruf

1

Wie (How/What)

'Wie' is used to ask about characteristics, manner, or state. In this context, it functions like 'what' when asking for a specific detail like a number or name, e.g., 'Wie ist dein Name?' (What is your name?).

2

ist (is)

This is the third-person singular form of the verb 'sein' (to be), conjugated for 'Zimmernummer' (room number).

3

deine (your)

'Deine' is the informal possessive pronoun for 'your' (feminine singular, nominative case), agreeing with 'Zimmernummer' (die Zimmernummer).

4

Zimmernummer (room number)

This is a compound noun formed from 'Zimmer' (room) and 'Nummer' (number). It is a feminine noun (die Zimmernummer).

5

für (for)

'Für' is a preposition that always takes the accusative case. It indicates purpose or destination.

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den Weckruf (the wake-up call)

'Weckruf' is a masculine noun (der Weckruf). Because it follows the preposition 'für', it is in the accusative case, changing 'der' to 'den'.

🗨In Conversation

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Ich möchte einen Weckruf für morgen früh bestellen.

I'd like to order a wake-up call for tomorrow morning.

Gerne. Wie ist deine Zimmernummer für den Weckruf?

Certainly. What is your room number for the wake-up call?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Was ist deine Zimmernummer für den Weckruf?

    While 'was' means 'what', 'wie' is used for 'how' or 'what' when asking about characteristics or details, like a number or name. 'Wie ist dein Name?' (What is your name?) is another example.

  • Wie ist deine Zimmernummer für der Weckruf?

    The preposition 'für' (for) always takes the accusative case. 'Weckruf' is masculine (der Weckruf), so in the accusative it becomes 'den Weckruf'.

↔Alternatives

  • Könnten Sie mir bitte Ihre Zimmernummer für den Weckruf geben?

    Could you please give me your room number for the wake-up call?

  • Ich bräuchte Ihre Zimmernummer für den Weckruf.

    I would need your room number for the wake-up call.

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Cultural Tip

In German-speaking countries, directness in communication is often appreciated, especially in service contexts like hotels. While 'Wie ist deine Zimmernummer...?' is direct, using 'deine' (your, informal) might be too casual for a first interaction with hotel staff. 'Ihre' (your, formal) would be more appropriate, making the phrase 'Wie ist Ihre Zimmernummer für den Weckruf?'.