Useful Phrases in German

Neuschwanstein castle, Germany

German, with almost 100 million people worldwide, is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The German language is the official (or co-official) language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol (Italy) and Liechtenstein.

A basic knowledge of German will give you access to fascinating and welcoming countries in the heart of Europe. You will be able to explore some of the best architecture museums in the world, watch some of the best European films and discover the world’s best city to live – Vienna!

Having a look at our list of useful phrases in German provided by Cactus Language is the perfect starting point to prepare your trip!

  • Good morning/afternoon/evening/night = Guten Morgen/Mittag/Abend/Nacht
  • Goodbye (informal)/Goodbye (formal) = Tschüss/Auf Wiedersehen
  • Could you help me please? = Können Sie mir bitte helfen?
  • No, thank you. = Nein, danke.
  • Yes, please. = Ja, bitte.
  • Where is the closest restroom? = Wo ist die nächste Toilette?
  • Excuse Me = Entschuldigung
  • Which beer do you recommend? = Welches Bier würdest du empfehlen?
  • Can I have a pretzel with my sausage? = Kann ich eine Brezel zu meiner Wurst haben?
  • Where can I find the best techno club in this city? = Wo kann ich den besten techno Club der Stadt finden?
  • Is that the right way to go to the station? = Ist das der richtige Weg zum Bahnhof?
  • Could you repeat that please? = Kannst du das bitte wiederholen?
  • I am sorry = Es tut mir leid
  • See you soon! = Bis bald!

Bonus Phrase:

Guten Tag = say hello in a formal way.

Top Tip: Germany is known for Oktoberfest and its incredible beers but do you know that they also produce some fantastic wine in the west of Germany along the river Rhine? You should try it on your next trip whilst exploring Germany.

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Are you looking to start learning German? Do you dream about travelling to young and creative Berlin or to the glorious Vienna? Do you wonder how to choose the best German course that will improve your employability? With Cactus Language you will be able to choose from a wide range of German language courses in the UK, language holidays abroad or even take one-to-one classes with Cactus Language Training – wherever you are and whenever you want.

To find out more about learning German and which course suits your needs, contact Cactus Language or call them on 0044 (0) 1273 830 960 and let them help you choose the best French course for you!


Disclaimer: this article is sponsored by Cactus Language

source: thetravelmagazine.net