German German Survival Phrases

Learn how to say thank you in German, yes in German, you're welcome in German, and more important German survival phrases with free audio flash cards and the Lingo Dingo review game!

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English German
Where is the restroom? Wo ist die Toilette?
I am lost. Ich habe mich verirrt.
the hotel das Hotel
the restaurant das Restaurant
the airport der Flughafen
the American embassy die amerikanische Botschaft
Excuse me. Entschuldigen Sie.
Pardon me. Verzeihung bitte.
Please. Bitte!
Thank you. Danke (schön).
I'm sorry. Es tut mir Leid.
Bless you (sneeze). Gesundheit!
You are welcome. Bitte (sehr) / Gern geschehen.
How much does it cost? Wieviel kostet das?
How many are there? Wieviele gibt es?
There are many. Es gibt viele.
Will you buy this? Möchten Sie das kaufen?
How do you say it in German? Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?
Yes. Ja.
No. Nein.
I don't understand. Ich verstehe das nicht.
Slower please Langsamer bitte.
Who? Wer?
Why? Warum?

Thank You in German

Learning how to say thank you in German will be one of the most important German phrases you learn. The German people will appreciate your efforts to learn their language. Hopefully you will be learning the German language in order to improve lives in some way. In that case, the Germans will be saying thank you, and you will have to learn how to say you're welcome in German. Those are 2 of the most important phrases in any language.

You might be wondering how love is not part of survival. You may have even asked the question: "How do you say I love you in German?". Now you have the answer. Your journey to learn German could bring you many fun experiences so you need to be alive! In addition to this list of German survival phrases, there are lists of German verbs for you to learn for free as well. There are also many different topics of German words available for you. Have fun as you learn the German language!

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