Common German Phrases
This article is part of our German blog posts series. Also make sure to check out our German texts and our German vocab lists.
Learning common German phrases is a great way to start your journey into the language. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a list of very useful German words and phrases that you can use in everyday situations.
Common German Phrases for Beginners
Hello
Tschüß
Bye
Ja
yes
Nein
no
Dankeschön
Thank you
Entschuldigung
Excuse me
Greetings and Polite Expressions
Let's begin with some essential greetings and polite expressions:
Hello
Hey
Hey
Guten Morgen
Good Morning
Good evening
Introducing Yourself
Here are some phrases to introduce yourself:
ich heiße...
my name is...
ich komme aus...
I am from...
ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch
I speak a little German
Asking for Help and Directions
When you need assistance or directions, use these phrases:
kannst du mir helfen?
can you help me?
wo ist...
where is...
wie komme ich zu...
how do I get to...
Basic Conversation Phrases
Useful phrases for basic conversations:
wie geht es dir?
how are you?
ich verstehe nicht
I don't understand
wie bitte?
pardon / excuse me?
ich habe eine Frage
I have a question
natürlich
of course
Ordering Food and Drinks
When dining out, these phrases will come in handy:
ich möchte...
I would like...
die Speisekarte, bitte
the menu, please
zahlen, bitte
the bill, please
Saying Goodbye
Finally, here are some ways to bid farewell:
auf Wiedersehen
goodbye / see you again
bis bald
see you soon
schönen Tag noch
have a nice day
Learning these common German phrases will make your interactions in Germany more enjoyable and rewarding. Practice them regularly, and you'll become more confident in using the language.
