German Phrase Book

No more embarrassing moments when you try to explain yourself in German!

Traveling to a new country can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know a word in the local language. Even if you are only a 'regular' tourist, it makes a world of difference if you know just a few words or simple phrases when you start communicating with locals in their own language. Not only will you be treated with more respect and openness, but apart from that, knowing the right phrases opens up a whole new dimension of experiences. Most Germans though, speak some English, however they would definitely appreciate it if you knew some of the most important phrases.

We have collected the most helpful and realistic German phrases, terms and sentences for all possible scenarios and situations in which you may find yourself. We not only wanted our selection of phrases to be practical, but also helpful as an additional learning tool that you can use every day to point at if you struggle to make yourself understood when speaking.

This phrasebook is not only geared towards travelers. If you are a student in Germany, an expat or if you are there for professional reasons, you will find helpful terms and phrases for those circumstances as well.

At the end, we have even included a section that will be helpful for kids or for their parents to facilitate their travel experience and provide useful words and sentences that will be very easy to learn.

Table of Contents

Pronunciation: The Alphabet - Consonants and Vowels

Pronouncing “Umlaute” and Vowels

Pronouncing Diphthongs and Cognates

PHRASEBOOK

Chapter 2 - Greetings and Chapter 1 - Pronunciation

Formal and Informal Introductions

Polite Expressions

Phrases for Greeting Friends & Family

German Words - Spelling and Pronunciation

Chapter 3 - Help and Health Issues

Asking Directions

Medical Issues and Emergencies

Crime and Help Phrases

General Repairs

Chapter 4 - Accommodations, Restaurants and Shopping

Accommodations

Restaurants and Eating Out

Foods and Restaurants

Shopping and Renting

Chapter 5 - Travel, Cars and Transportation

Phrases for Travelers

Airport and Flights

Taxi and Hiring a Car

Driving and Parking

Renting a Car and Car Trouble

Transportation Phrases

Chapter 6 - In the House, Friends and Guests

Guests and Invitations

Cleaning

Household Chores

Chapter 7 - Business, Renting and Real Estate

Business and Negotiations

Banking Phrases and Terms

Insurance -‐ Phrases and Terms

Real Estate – Phrases and Terms

Legal Terms and Situations

Chapter 8 - Education, At Work and Sports

Education and University

At Work

Sports

Chapter 9 - Small Talk and Entertainment

Talk About Yourself

Trivial Conversation Phrases for Travelers

Entertainment and Recreation

Orders

Chapter 10 - Holidays, Seasons, Christmas and Signs

Seasons and Festivals

Public Holidays and Terms for Vacations

Christmas Phrases

Church and Religion

Signs and Notices

Chapter 11 - Social Media, Computer and Hobbies

Social Media, IT and Computer

Arts & Hobbies

Chapter 12 - Words and Phrases for Kids Made Easy