Common German Phrases10+ Expressions For Beginners

blogphrasesexpressions
01.12.2023

Learning common German phrases is a great way to start your journey into the language. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a list of very useful German words and phrases that you can use in everyday situations.

Common German Phrases for Beginners

Hello
Tschüß
Bye
Ja
yes
Nein
no
Dankeschön
Thank you
Entschuldigung
Excuse me
Gesundheit!
Bless you!
Tut mir leid
I am sorry

Greetings and Polite Expressions

Let's begin with some essential greetings and polite expressions:

Hello
Hey
Hey
Guten Morgen
Good Morning
Good evening

Introducing Yourself

Here are some phrases to introduce yourself:

ich heiße...
my name is...
ich komme aus...
I am from...
ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch
I speak a little German

Asking for Help and Directions

When you need assistance or directions, use these phrases:

kannst du mir helfen?
can you help me?
wo ist...
where is...
wie komme ich zu...
how do I get to...

Basic Conversation Phrases

Useful phrases for basic conversations:

wie geht es dir?
how are you?
ich verstehe nicht
I don't understand
wie bitte?
pardon / excuse me?
ich habe eine Frage
I have a question
natürlich
of course

Ordering Food and Drinks

When dining out, these phrases will come in handy:

ich möchte...
I would like...
die Speisekarte, bitte
the menu, please
zahlen, bitte
the bill, please

Saying Goodbye

Finally, here are some ways to bid farewell:

auf Wiedersehen
goodbye / see you again
bis bald
see you soon
schönen Tag noch
have a nice day

Learning these common German phrases will make your interactions in Germany more enjoyable and rewarding. Practice them regularly, and you'll become more confident in using the language.

If you'd like to support our free content, consider sharing our material & following on YouTube and Spotify.

You can also always get in touch, if you have criticism or feedback. If you're a German teacher yourself, ask us about free learning resources! 😊

B1 Immersion Course

Explore diverse articles on German culture, supported by grammar lessons, audio recordings, and interactive exercises.


About

Sloeful German is a language learning platform focused on immersive learning. We help intermediate German learners achieve fluency through content that is interesting but at the right level.
Downloads

Follow

Join Us

Tags

phrasesexpressions