German Phrase
Okay, für zwei?
Meaning
A short confirmation question meaning ‘Is that for two (people)?’ It is typically asked after someone mentions a reservation, an order, or a request that involves a number of persons.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings such as cafés, restaurants, or when confirming a reservation. It works well when a server repeats the number of guests or when you want to double‑check the size of an order.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Okayfürzwei
Okay
An informal interjection meaning ‘alright’ or ‘sure’, used to show agreement or to ask for confirmation.
für
A preposition that always governs the accusative case; here it introduces the quantity ‘zwei’.
zwei
The cardinal number ‘two’. With ‘für’ it stays in the accusative (identical to the nominative).
🗨In Conversation
Ein Tisch für zwei, bitte.
A table for two, please.
Okay, für zwei?
Okay, for two?
✕Common Mistakes
Okay, für zweien?
‘für’ always takes the accusative; the number ‘zwei’ does not change form.
Okay für zwei?
A comma after ‘Okay’ signals a pause and makes the sentence sound natural.
↔Alternatives
Ist das für zwei?
Is that for two?
Kommt das für zwei Personen?
Is that for two people?
Für zwei, richtig?
For two, right?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it’s common for staff to repeat the number of guests to avoid mistakes. Using ‘Okay’ adds a friendly, informal tone, but in more formal settings you might prefer ‘In Ordnung, für zwei?’ or simply ‘Für zwei, bitte.’