When visiting another country, you definitely don’t want a language
barrier to stifle your merriment. Since more than 95% of the German
population speaks Standard German as their first language and English
as their second language, there are 20 key phrases and words that will
help you in your travels and help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest:
1. Hallo = Hello.
2. Tschüss = Bye
3. Bitte = Please
4. Danke = Thanks
5. Entschuldigung = Sorry, Excuse me.
6. Kannst du mir helfen? = Can you help me?
7. In Sprichst du Englisch? = Do you speak English?
8. Ich bin zum ersten Mal hier. = This is my first time here.
9. Ich habe eine Reservierung. = I’ve got a reservation.
10. Ich heiße… = My name is…
11. Ich hätte gerne ein Weissbier (insert beer name), bitte. = I’d like a Weissbier, please.
12. Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wein. = I’d like a glass of wine.
13. Rechnung, bitte. = Bill, please.
14. Stimmt so. = Keep the change.
15. Wo finde ich… = Where do I find…
16. Bahnhof = Train Station
17. Geldautomaten = Cash Machine (ATM)
18. Speisekarte = Menu
19. Toilette = Toilet
20. Würstchen, wurst, banger… = Sausage
Ready to test out your newfound knowledge in person? Contact your
travel consultant to book your trip to Germany. But, “Warte nicht zu
lange (don’t wait too long)!”
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