noun
menu
B1
Menü (das) means 'menu' (restaurant menu or set menu) and also 'menu' in computing. Neuter noun with plural 'Menüs' (umlaut + -s). Declines regularly. Use 'Menü' for a fixed multi-course offering or interface options; 'die Karte' or 'Speisekarte' often denote the full restaurant list.
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Kann ich bitte das Menü sehen? Ich weiß noch nicht, was ich bestellen möchte.
Could I see the menu, please? I haven't decided what to order yet.
Das Menü in diesem Restaurant ist sehr vielfältig.
The menu in this restaurant is very varied.
Der Koch bereitete ein besonderes Menü vor, das die Gäste begeisterte, weil regionale Zutaten verwendet wurden.
The chef prepared a special menu that delighted the guests because regional ingredients were used.
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Picture a restaurant booklet with dishes listed — that's a Menü.
Sounds like 'menu' in English.
das (neuter) — think 'das Menü' like pointing to 'the menu' on the table (neutral object).
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Menü is used for a restaurant menu and also for a fixed multi-course meal (Ein Menü). In computing contexts 'Menü' refers to on-screen menus.