10 Easy German Phrases You MUST Know For Your Vacation! 💬

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Want to learn some easy German to make your vacation better and more enjoyable?

It’s simple to learn some basic German phrases which can make your trip much easier. It’s also fun to speak some German while traveling around.

Whether you’ve never learned any German before or trying to activate some high school German, in this article we’re sharing a video to help you get started with some German phrases that every traveler should know.

So let’s talk German!

In the video below, Deana and Phil introduce you to ten essential German phrases that every traveler should know.

They begin by highlighting the importance of these phrases in everyday situations while traveling in Germany. By learning these basic phrases, you can navigate through common scenarios such as greeting locals, asking for directions, and handling emergencies.

Deana and Phil emphasize the value of understanding and using these phrases to enhance the travel experience and foster better interactions with German speakers. The hosts encourage you to practice these phrases regularly and use them during their travels to build confidence and make meaningful connections with locals.

10 German Phrases Every Traveler Should Know by Deana and Phil

Common German Greetings from this video

  • Hallo – Hello
  • Guten Morgen – Good morning
  • Guten Tag – Good day
  • Guten Abend – Good evening
  • Gute Nacht – Good night
  • Tschüss – Bye
  • Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye

Basic Politeness

  • Bitte – Please
  • Danke – Thank you
  • Entschuldigung – Excuse me / Sorry

Useful Questions

  • Sprechen Sie Englisch? – Do you speak English?
  • Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the toilet?
  • Wie viel kostet das? – How much does this cost?

Emergency Phrases

  • Hilfe! – Help!
  • Ich brauche einen Arzt – I need a doctor

I recommend you watch this video multiple times to help you learn and to practice your pronunciation.

Enjoy speaking some German on your trip!

Ready to learn more? Find 37 phrases for travelers here.

Want to learn more German? Find our first German lesson here or find the best shows to watch on Netflix here. You can also find all our lessons here.

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Sharon first fell in love with Germany back in 2000 on her first visit. She loves the long history, the picturesque Old Towns, the castles, the food, everything really! Since then, she has visited many times and loves writing about Germany here so you can enjoy it too. In fact, Sharon loves German culture so much that she sent her kids to a German primary school in Australia. She especially loves Berlin and towns with charming Old Towns like Celle and Quedlinburg. Sharon also has a Certificate III in International Travel Sales and understands the nitty gritty of travel planning. Through this site, she'll help you have the perfect trip to Germany whether it's your first or tenth time!

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