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German phrasebook
Learn natural German for introductions, dining, directions, hotels, shopping, and public transport—with clear translations, short dialogues, and practice.
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German Introductions: Essential Phrases
German phrases for greeting someone, introducing yourself, asking basic questions, and ending a first conversation politely.
25 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Hallo! — Hello!
- Guten Morgen! — Good morning!
German Restaurant and Café Phrases
German phrases for getting a table, ordering, checking ingredients, paying, and leaving politely in a restaurant or café in Germany.
21 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Haben Sie einen Tisch frei? — Do you have a table available?
- Einen Tisch für zwei, bitte. — A table for two, please.
How to Ask for Directions in German
Everyday German for politely asking where a place is, understanding simple route directions, checking what you heard, and thanking the person who helped you.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen? — Excuse me, can you help me?
- Entschuldigung. — Excuse me.
German Hotel and Accommodation Phrases
Essential German for hotel check-in, room questions, problem reports, and checkout in Germany.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Ich habe eine Reservierung auf den Namen [name]. — I have a reservation under the name [name].
- Ich möchte einchecken. — I'd like to check in.
Essential German Shopping Phrases
Everyday shopping phrases in German for finding items, asking about price, size, and colour, trying things on, paying, and handling a simple exchange or return.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen? — Excuse me, can you help me?
- Ich suche eine Jacke. — I'm looking for a jacket.
German Public Transport Phrases
German phrases for getting around on buses and trains in Germany: finding the right service, buying a ticket, checking times and stops, making a transfer, and dealing with delays or confusion.
21 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Welcher Bus fährt zu [place]? — Which bus goes to [place]?
- Ist das der Zug nach [place]? — Is this the train to [place]?
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