21 German Phrases for Beginners

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If you’re starting to learn German or travelling to a German-speaking country, knowing a few essential phrases can help you in everyday conversations. In this guide, we’ve come up with some easy German phrases with their English translations. These phrases can come in handy during common situations like greetings, asking for help and having small conversations.

At Language Gurus, our aim is to make language learning accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s a simple introduction to some essential German phrases for beginners.

German Phrases for Greetings and Introduction

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German Phrases for Asking Help

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German Phrases for Everyday Small Talk

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Essential Travel Phrases

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By learning these basic German phrases, you should be able to communicate confidently and more effectively in everyday citations. Start with the common phrases and soon you’ll be able to converse in German like a pro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a common German phrase

Some common phrases in German are:

  • Guten Morgen – Good morning
  • Guten Tag – Good day
  • Guten Abend – Good evening
  • Wie geht’s? – How are you?
  • Ich heiße… – My name is…
  • Freut mich – Nice to meet you

To say “hi” in German, you can either say “Hallo” (informal) or “Guten Tag” (formal).

To introduce yourself in German, you can say “mein Name ist….” (my name is…) or “ich heiße…” (I’m called…) followed by your name.

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