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What are some common phrases that include these essential German words

Learn Essential German Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are some common phrases that include these essential German words

Here are some common German phrases that incorporate essential words, categorized for easier understanding:

Greetings and Basic Phrases

  • Hallo! – Hello!
  • Guten Morgen/Tag/Abend! – Good morning/day/evening!
  • Wie geht’s dir/Ihnen? – How are you? (informal/formal)
  • Auf Wiedersehen!/Tschüss! – Goodbye!

Polite Expressions

  • Danke (schön)! – Thank you (very much)!
  • Bitte (schön)! – You’re welcome! / Please!
  • Entschuldigung/Es tut mir leid. – Excuse me/I’m sorry.

Travel and Directions

  • Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the bathroom?
  • Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof? – How do I get to the train station?
  • Gehen Sie geradeaus, dann links/rechts abbiegen. – Go straight, then turn left/right.

Shopping and Dining

  • Was kostet das? – How much does this cost?
  • Ich möchte bestellen. – I’d like to order.
  • Die Rechnung, bitte. – The bill, please.

Time and Weather

  • Wie spät ist es? – What time is it?
  • Das Wetter ist heute schön/schlecht. – The weather is nice/bad today.

Common Idiomatic Expressions

  • Es ist mir Wurst. (It’s sausage to me.) – I don’t care.
  • Da haben wir den Salat. (Here we have the salad.) – Now we’re in a mess.
  • Leben ist kein Ponyhof. (Life is no pony farm.) – Life isn’t easy.

Useful Verbs in Context

  • Ich weiß nicht. – I don’t know.
  • Können Sie mir helfen? – Can you help me?
  • Ich verstehe nicht. – I don’t understand.

Descriptive Words

  • Das ist gut/schlecht. – That’s good/bad.
  • Das Essen ist lecker! – The food is tasty!
  • Ich bin hungrig/durstig. – I’m hungry/thirsty.

These phrases blend essential vocabulary with practical usage, making them helpful for travelers, beginners, or anyone seeking to communicate effectively in German-speaking settings 1, 2, 3.

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