
What are the essential German phrases for daily conversations
Here are some essential German phrases for daily conversations that cover greetings, common questions, polite expressions, and basic interactions:
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Greetings
- Hallo! (Hello!)
- Guten Morgen! (Good morning!)
- Guten Tag! (Good day!)
- Guten Abend! (Good evening!)
- Tschüss! / Auf Wiedersehen! (Bye! / Goodbye!)
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Polite Expressions
- Bitte (Please / You’re welcome)
- Danke (Thank you)
- Entschuldigung (Excuse me / Sorry)
- Wie bitte? (Pardon? / What did you say?)
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Basic Questions
- Wie geht es Ihnen? (How are you? - formal)
- Wie geht’s? (How are you? - informal)
- Wie heißen Sie? (What is your name? - formal)
- Wie heißt du? (What is your name? - informal)
- Woher kommen Sie? (Where are you from? - formal)
- Woher kommst du? (Where are you from? - informal)
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? (Do you speak English? - formal)
- Sprichst du Englisch? (Do you speak English? - informal)
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Everyday Interactions
- Ich verstehe nicht. (I don’t understand.)
- Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? (Can you please repeat that?)
- Wie viel kostet das? (How much does this cost?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? (Where is the bathroom?)
- Ich hätte gern… (I would like…)
These phrases are foundational for daily conversations in German and help convey politeness and basic understanding in various social contexts. They enable greetings, introductions, asking for help, and navigating common situations. 6
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