What are common German phrases for making appointments

Common German phrases for making appointments include polite expressions and questions used to arrange a meeting. Here are some typical ones:

• Können wir einen Termin vereinbaren? (Can we make an appointment?)
• Wann haben Sie Zeit? (When do you have time?)
• Passt Ihnen der Montag? (Does Monday suit you?)
• Ich würde gerne einen Termin mit Ihnen vereinbaren. (I would like to make an appointment with you.)
• Wann wäre es Ihnen am liebsten? (When would be best for you?)
• Könnten wir uns am Nachmittag treffen? (Could we meet in the afternoon?)
• Ich bestätige hiermit unseren Termin. (I hereby confirm our appointment.)
• Sollen wir den Termin auf nächste Woche verschieben? (Should we postpone the appointment to next week?)
• Ich muss den Termin leider absagen. (I unfortunately have to cancel the appointment.)
• Könnten Sie den Termin bitte bestätigen? (Could you please confirm the appointment?)

These phrases cover the process of proposing, confirming, postponing, and canceling appointments, useful in both formal and informal contexts. ^{1, 18}

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