General forum
Hello > Hello
Hello > Hello
How are you doing? (How are you) > How are you?
Good, thanks. >Fine, thank you.
What's your name? (What's your name) > What is your name?
My name is Alex . > My name is ALEX .
Nice to meet you. > Nice to meet you.
Bitte. > Please.
Danke. > Thank you.
Here you go. > You're welcome.
And. > Yes.
No. > no
Excuse me. > Excuse me. / I'm sorry.
Goodbye > Goodbye.
Tschüß(Hello) > Bye.
I do not speak English. > I can't speak English [well].
Do you speak German? > Do you speak German?
Does anyone here speak German? > Is there someone here who speaks German?
Help! >Help!
Caution! > Look out!
Good morning > Good morning.
Good evening. > Good evening.
Good night. > Goodnight.
Sleep well. > Goodnight.
I don't understand. > I don't understand.
Wo ist die Toilette? > Where is the toilet?
Problems
Leave me in peace. > Leave me alone.
Do not touch me! > Don't touch me!
I'm calling the police. > I'll call the police.
Police! > Police!
Stop the thief! > Stop! Thief!
I need help. > I need your help.
This is an emergency. > It's an emergency.
I'm lost. > I'm lost.
I lost my bag. > I lost my bag.
I lost my wallet. > I lost my wallet.
I'm sick. > I'm sick.
I'm injured. > I've been injured.
I need a doctor. > I need a doctor.
Can I use your telephone? > Can I use your phone?
Pay
1 > one
2 > two
3 > three
4 > four
5 > five
6 > six
7 > seven
8 > eight
9 > nine
10 > ten
11 > eleven
12 > twelve
13 > thirteen
14 > fourteen
15 > fifteen
16 > sixteen
17 > seventeen
18 > eighteen
19 > nineteen
20 > twenty
21 > twenty one
22 > twenty two
23 > twenty three
30 > thirty
40 > forty
50 > fifty
60 > sixty
70 > seventy
80 > eighty
90 > ninety
100 > one hundred
200 > two hundred
300 > three hundred
1000 > one thousand
2000 > two thousand
1,000,000 > one million
1,000,000,000 > one thousand million in UK , one billion in USA
1,000,000,000,000 > one billion in UK, one trillion in USA
Linie _____ > number _____ : route _____
half > half
Less > less
More > more
Time
now > now
later > later
before > before
Morning > morning
afternoon > afternoon
Abend > evening
night > night
today > today
gestern > yesterday
tomorrow > tomorrow
this week > this week
last week > last week
next week > next week
time
one o'clock > one o'clock AM
two o'clock AM
noon > noon
three o'clock > one o'clock PM
two o'clock PM
midnight > midnight
half past eight > half past eight - often just: half eight
Length of time
_____ Minute > _____ minute
_____ hour > _____ hour
_____ Tag > _____ day
_____ week > _____ week
_____ month > _____ month
_____ year > _____ year
take
Sunday > Sunday
Montag > Monday
Tuesday > Tuesday
Wednesday > Wednesday
Donnerstag > Thursday
Friday > Friday
Saturday > Saturday
Sweet
If necessary, the calendrical peculiarities of a country should be discussed here.
January > January
Februar > February
March > March
April > April
Mai > May
Juni > June
July > July
August > August
September > September
October > October
November > November
December > December
Colors
schwarz > black
weiss > white
grau > grey in UK, gray in USA
rot > red
blau > blue
gelb > yellow
green > green
orange > orange
purpur > purple
braun > brown
Traffic
bus and train
How much does a ticket to HAMBURG cost? > How much is a ticket to HAMBURG?
A ticket to _____, please. > One ticket to _____, please.
Where does this train/bus go? > Where does this train/bus go?
Where is the train/bus to _____? > Where is the train/bus to _____?
Does this train/bus stop in _____? > Does this train/bus stop in _____?
When does the train/bus leave for_____ ? > When does the train/bus leave for _____?
When will this train/bus arrive in _____? > When will this train/bus arrive in _____?
Direction
How do I get _____ ? > How do I get to _____ ?
...to the train station? > ...the train station?
...to the bus stop? > ...the bus station?
...to the airport? > ...the airport?
...to the city center? > ...downtown?
...to the youth hostel? > ...the youth hostel?
...to the hotel? > ...the _____ hotel?
...to the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? > ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate?
...to the German/Austrian/Swiss consulate? > ...the German/Austrian/Swiss consulate?
Wo hat es viele... > Where are there a lot of...
...Hotels? > ...hotels?
...Restaurants? > ...restaurants?
...Bars? > ...bars?
...Sightseeing attractions? > ...sights to see?
Could you show me on the map? > Can you show me on the map?
street > street
To turn left. >Turn left.
Turn right. >Turn right.
links > left
right > right
straight ahead
folgen _____ > towards the _____
after the _____ > past the _____
vor der _____ > before the _____
Look for _____. > Watch for the _____.
Norden > north
south > south
east > east
west > west
above > uphill
below > downhill
Taxi
Cab! > Taxi!
Drive me to _____, please. > Take me to _____, please.
How much does it cost to go to _____? > How much does it cost to get to _____?
take me there please > Take me there, please.
Accommodation
Do you have a vacancy? > Do you have any rooms available?
How much is a room for one person/two people? > How much is a room for one person/two people?
Hat es im Zimmer... > Does the room come with...
...a bathroom? > ...a bathroom?
...a telephone? > ...a telephone?
...a TV? > ...a TV?
Can I inspect the room first? > May I see the room first?
Do you have something quieter? > Do you have anything quieter?
...bigger? > ...bigger?
...saubereres? > ...cleaner?
...be cheaper? > ...cheaper?
Ok I'll take it. > OK, I'll take it.
I want to stay _____ night(s). > I will stay for _____ night.
Can you recommend me another hotel? > Can you suggest another hotel?
Do you have a safe? > Do you have a safe?
...Lockers? > ...loose?
Is breakfast/dinner included? > Is breakfast/supper included?
What time is breakfast/dinner? > What time is breakfast/supper?
Please clean my room. > Please clean my room.
Can you wake me up at _____? > Can you wake me at _____?
I want to sign out. > I want to check out.
Money
Do you accept US/Australian/Canadian dollars? > Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars?
Do you accept sterling > Do you accept British pounds?
Do you accept euros? > Do you accept euros?
Do you accept credit cards? > Do you accept credit cards?
Can you change money for me? > Can you change money for me?
Where can I change money? > Where can I get money changed?
Can you exchange travelers checks for me? > Can you change a traveler's check / check for me?
Wo kann ich Travelerchecks wechseln? > Where can I get a traveler's check changed?
What is the rate? > What is the exchange rate?
Where is an ATM? > Where is an automatic teller machine / cash dispenser ?
Essen
A table for one/two, please. > A table for one person/two people, please.
May I have the menu? > Can I look at the menu, please?
can i see the kitchen > Can I look in the kitchen?
Is there a house special? > Is there a house specialty?
Is there a local speciality? > Is there a local specialty?
Ich bin Vegetarier. > I'm a vegetarian.
I do not eat pork. > I don't eat pork.
I don't eat beef. > I don't eat beef.
I only eat kosher food. > I only eat kosher food.
Can you cook it low fat? > Can you make it "lite", please?
Tagesmenü > fixed-price meal
from the menu > a la carte
Breakfast > breakfast
lunch > lunch
Teezeit > tea
Dinner > supper american = dinner
I would like _____. > I would like _____.
I want table service _____. > I want a dish containing _____.
chicken > chicken
Rind > beef
Fisch > fish
boiled ham > ham
Sausage > sausage
cheese > cheese
Owner > eggs
Salat > salad
Vegetables > vegetables
fruits > fruit
Brot > bread
Toast > toast
Glasnudeln > noodles
Noodles > pasta
Reis > rice
beans > beans
Could I have a glass of _____? > May I have a glass of _____?
Could I have a bowl of _____? > May I have a cup of _____?
Could I have a bottle of _____? > May I have a bottle of _____?
coffee > coffee
Tee > tea
Saft > juice
Mineralwasser > water
Wasser > water
Bier > beer
Red wine/white wine > red/white wine
Could I have some _____? > May I have some _____?
salt > salt
Schwarzerpfeffer > black pepper
butter > butter
sorry waiter? > Excuse me, wait?
I'm done. > I'm finished.
It was excellent. > It was delicious.
Please clear the table. > Please clear the plates.
Die Rechnung bitte. > The check, please. / The bill, please/Can we pay, please
Bars
do you serve alcohol > Do you serve alcohol?
Is there table service? > Is there table service?
A beer/two beers, please.
A glass of red/white wine, please. > A glass of red/white wine, please.
A glass please. > A glass, please.
Half a liter please. > A pint, please.
A bottle please. > A bottle, please.
Whiskey > whisky
Vodka > vodka
Room > room
Wasser > water
Soda > club soda
Tonic Wasser > tonic water
Orangensaft > orange juice
Coca Cola > Coke
Haben Sie Snacks? > Do you have any bar snacks?
One more please. > One more, please.
Another round please. >Another round, please.
When do you close? > When is closing time?
Shopping
Do you have this in my size? > Do you have this in my size?
How much is it? > How much is this?
This is too expensive. > That's too expensive.
Do you want to take _____? > Would you take _____?
expensive > expensive
cheap > cheap
I can not afford it. > I can't afford it.
I do not want it. > I don't want it.
you cheat me > You're cheating me.
I'm not interested > I'm not interested.
Ok I'll take it. > OK, I'll take it.
can i have a bag > Can I have a bag?
Send ? > Do you ship?
Do you have plus sizes? > Do you stock large sizes?
I need... > I need...
...Toothpaste. > ...toothpaste.
...a toothbrush. > ...a toothbrush.
...Stamps. > ...stamps.
...Seife. > ...soap.
...Shampoo. > ...shampoo.
...Painkiller. > ...pain reliever.
...medicine against colds. > ...cold medicine.
...medicine for the stomach. > ...stomach medicine.
...a razor. > ...a razor.
...an umbrella. > ...an umbrella.
...Suncream. > ...sun lotion.
...a postcard. > ...a postcard.
...stamps. > ... stamps.
...batteries. > ...battery.
...Schreibpapier. > ...writing paper.
...a pen. > ...a pen.
...English books. > ...English-language books.
...a German magazine/magazine. > ...German-language magazines.
...a German newspaper. > ...a German-language newspaper.
...an English-X dictionary. > ...an English-X dictionary.
Drive
Could I rent a car? > Can I rent a car?
Can I get insurance? > Can I get insurance?
STOP > stop
One way street > one way
Give way > yield
Park verbot > no parking
Maximum speed > speed limit
Tankstelle > gas station /service station station
Gasoline > petrol /gas
Diesel > diesel
authorities
I did nothing wrong. > I haven't done anything wrong.
It was a misunderstanding. > It was a misunderstanding.
Where are you taking me? > Where are you taking me?
am i arrested >Am I under arrest?
I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian national. > I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen.
I am a German/Austrian/Swiss national. > I am a German/Austrian/Swiss citizen.
I want to speak to the American/Australian/British/Canadian Embassy/Consulate. > I need to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate.
I want to speak to a lawyer. > I want to talk to a lawyer.
Can't I just pay a fine? > Can't I just pay a fine now? (Wikitravel)
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Please translate this to
Please translate this to german
I need to call my mother/grandmother
I don't smoke
I also go to bed very late
I am a stranger here
two friends of mine are coming
Please give me a simple/plain answer
all the children
as much as possible
at the end of May
Can I take a bath every day?
Can you wake me up tomorrow morning?
Come back in one week!
Do you take cheques?
Do you understand German?
Do you want ice in your drink?
Don't move
early/late in the morning
she has no sense of humour
Hold your tongue!
Shut up!
How much is this/it?
I am listening
I have a reservation
I wonder why
I would like to ask you out for an evening
I'd like to see the church
in the first place
it goes without saying that
it's getting late
Just a minute, please!
Merry Christmas!
Open here!
several times
She'll meet her father
Since when?
since yesterday
the book is lost
The socks are dirty
What will you have to drink?
Would you like a coke or a beer?
I have to mine
I need to call my mother/grandmother.
I do not smoke.
I go to bed late too.
Here I am a stranger.
Two of my friends are coming.
Please give me a simple answer.
All children.
As much as possible.
Still May.
Can I take a bath every day.
can you wake me up in the morning
Come back in a week!
do you do checks
Do you understand German?
Do you like ice in your drink?
Dont move.
How much is it?
She has no sense of humor.
early/late in the morning.
Shut up.
You are still!
i'm listening
I have a reservation.
I ask myself why.
I would like to go out with you for a night.
I would like to see the church.
First
That can also be said differently. / That can also be expressed differently.
Its getting late.
One more minute!/Please wait one more minute!/Wait a minute!
Merry Christmas!
Please open!
several times in a row
She will meet her father.
Since when?
Since yesterday.
The book has been lost. / The book has disappeared.
The socks are dirty. / The socks are dirty.
What do you want to drink? / What do you want to drink?
Do you want a coke or a beer? / Do you want a coke or a beer?
I need to call my
I need to call my mother/grandmother- I need to call my grandmother/grandfather.
I don't smoke- I don't smoke.
I also go to bed very late.
I am a stranger here.
two friends of mine are coming- two of my friends are coming.
Please give me a simple/plain answer.
all the children- alle Kinder
as much as possible - as much as possible
at the end of May-Ende Mai
Can I take a bath every day? - Can I take a bath every day?
Can you wake me up tomorrow morning? - Can you wake me up tomorrow morning?
Come back in one week!- Come back in one week.
Do you take cheques? Do you take checks?
Do you understand German? - Do you understand German?
Do you want ice in your drink? - Do you want ice in your drink?
Don't move - don't move!
early/late in the morning
she has no sense of humor
Hold your tongue! - Watch what you say.
Shut up!-Sei still!
How much is this/it?- How much does it cost?
I am listening- I am listening
I have a reservation.
I wonder why- I wonder why
I would like to ask you out for an evening- I would like to ask you out for a date.
I'd like to see the church.
in the first place- am ersten Ort
it goes without saying that
it's getting late
Just a minute, please!- Just a minute, please!
Merry Christmas!- Merry Christmas!
Open here!
several times
She'll meet her father
Since when?
since yesterday
the book is lost
The socks are dirty- The socks are dirty
What will you have to drink?- Was möchtest du trinken?
Would you like a coke or a beer? - Would you like a coke or a beer?
Please send me the
Please send me the answers.
I need to call my
I need to call my mother/grandmother -I need to call my mother/grandmother
I don't smoke - I don't smoke
I also go to bed very late
I am a stranger here - I am a stranger here
two friends of mine are coming - two friends of mine are coming
Please give me a simple/plain answer
all the children -Alle Kinder
as much as possible - as good as possible
at the end of May - At the end of May
Can I take a bath every day? -Can I take a bath every day?
Can you wake me up tomorrow morning? - can you wake me up in the morning?
Come back in one week! -Come back in a week
Do you take cheques? - did you take a check?
Do you understand German? -Do you understand German?
Do you want ice in your drink? -Would you like ice in your drink?
Don't move - Don't move
early/late in the morning - Early/late in the morning
she has no sense of humor -She has no sense of humor
Hold your tongue! - Keep up your courage
Shut up! -Shut up
I need to call my
I need to call my mother/grandmother I don't smoke I also go to bed very late I am a stranger here I am not from here.two friends of mine are coming.Please give me a simple/plain answer.all the childrenas much as possibleat the end of May = end of MayCan I take a bath every day? = Can I take a bath every day?Can you wake me up tomorrow morning? = Can you wake me up tomorrow?Come back in one week! = Come back next week!Do you take cheques? = Do you also accept cheques?Do you understand German? = Do you understand German?Do you want ice in your drink? = Would you like ice in your drink?Don't move = early/late in the morning = early/late in the morningsshe has no sense of humor.Hold your tongue! = Shut up! Shut up!= Shut up!How much is this/it? = How much does it cost?I am listening.I have a reservation.I wonder whyI would like to ask you out for an evening .I'd like to see the church.in the first placeit goes without saying that=it's getting late.Just a minute, please! = One moment, please!Merry Christmas! = Merry ChristmasOpen here! = Open hereseveral times = several timesShe'll meet her father = She'll meet her father.Since when? = Since when?since yesterday = Since yesterday.the book is lost = The socks are dirtyWhat will you have to drink? = What would you like to drink?/What would you like to drink?Would you like a coke or a beer? = Would you like a coke or a beer?
Translated into German...
I need to call my mother/grandmother - I need to call my mother/grandmother.
I don't smoke - I don't smoke.
I also go to bed very late.
I am a stranger here - I am a stranger here.
two friends of mine are coming - Two friends of mine are coming.
Please give me a simple/plain answer
all the children - alle Kinder
as much as possible - as much as possible
at the end of May - Ende Mai
Can I take a bath every day? - Can I bathe every day?
Can you wake me up tomorrow morning? - Can you wake me up in the morning?
Come back in one week! - Come back in a week
Do you take cheques? - Do you take checks?
Do you understand German? - Do you understand German?
Do you want ice in your drink? - Do you want ice in your drink?
Don't move - Don't move
early/late in the morning - frueh am Morgen / Spaet am Morgen
she has no sense of humor - She has no sense of humor
Hold your tongue! - Sei still!
Shut up! - Keep your mouth shut
How much is this/it? - How expensive is it?
I am listening - I am listening
I have a reservation
I wonder why - I wonder why
I'd like to see the church
in the first place - in the first place
it goes without saying that.
it's getting late - Es wird spaet
Just a minute, please! - One minute please.
Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas
several times - mehrmals
She'll meet her father - Should I meet her father?
Since when? - Since when?
since yesterday - since yesterday
the book is lost - The book is lost
The socks are dirty - The socks are dirty
What will you have to drink? - Was moechtest Du trinken
Would you like a coke or a beer? - Would you like a coke or a beer?
Nevermind!! I did it with
Nevermind!! I did it with Google. Just tell if the answers are correct?
I need to meet my mother/grandmother
I also go to bed very late
i am a stranger here
two friends of mine are coming
Please give me a simple/plain answer
all children
as far as possible
Still May
Can I take a bath every day?
Can you post me tomorrow?
Come back in a week!
do you take checks
Do you understand German?
You want to drink in your ice?
Dont move
beginning / end of the morning
she has no sense of humor
Hold your tongue!
Shut your mouth!
How much does this/it cost?
I hear
I have a reservation
I ask myself why
I would like to ask you for one evening
I would have liked to see the church
primarily
It goes without saying that
It's already late
Just a minute please!
Merry Christmas!
Open here!
several times
They will be with their father
Since when?
since yesterday
The book is lost
The socks are dirty
what do you have to drink
Would you like a coke or a beer?
Merry Christmas = Mary
Merry Christmas = Mary Christmas
Happy new year = Happy new year
How can I change my pronunciation
How can I improve my pronunciation?
In any case, you can have your own
In any case, you can improve your language in an English course, for example, but a tip: Don't pronounce the words the way they are written there. English people dodge the words, and the pronunciation of some words is so different from the spelling that one is not quite sure whether that is correct or whether something has been mixed up. But if you want to improve your pronunciation, you can look it up in an English-German dictionary, because there is always something behind it in brackets, at least for most of them. For example : foot (fut)
You can also use this as a guide, but this is not always useful.
But if you still have questions about the pronunciation, you can enter the word you want into Google Translate and click on this character with the microphone. This is how this word is automatically pronounced. This process can also be repeated several times, so that you can do it at some point. I hope it helps... :)
I like your website!
I like your website! :-) What I like best are English sentences and the whole thing in German. Possibly set up in such a way that it can be printed out and one is closed from both sides!
The most beautiful is: "Shut the
The most beautiful is: "Shut the f*ck up!". In general, the diverse uses of the word "f*ck". There "shit" can cut a slice of ... ;)
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- Hallo – Hello.
- Danke – Thank You.
- Nein – No.
- Ja – Yes.
- Lecker – Delicious.
- Woche – week.
- Heute – today.
- Morgen – tomorrow.
From the first drink to the fourth round, don't forget a quick “Prost!” or “Ein Prosit” before taking your first sip. Always make eye contact when toasting. Don't toast with water. It's considered bad luck in Germany.
What is the hardest word to learn in German? ›1. Eichhörnchen (Squirrel) Although squirrel is also tough to pronounce in English, it's a classic when it comes to difficult German words to pronounce. Many English speakers struggle, and some even consider this the hardest German word to pronounce.
What is the shortest time to learn German? ›| Assess your current level & test your German online! | Intensive course (20 lessons/week) | |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | beginner | 8 weeks |
| A2 | elementary | 8 weeks |
| B1 | intermediate | 8 weeks |
| B2 | upper intermediate | 10 weeks* |
In order to feel comfortable speaking German, you really only need to learn about 3,000 words. In contrast, being fluent in German is defined as understanding 10,000+ words.
What is the 1 word order in German? ›In regular German word order, German follows the rule of Subject - Verb - Object, which means, the subject usually comes first, then the verb describing what the subject is doing, then the object that is being "verbed". This is the same in English.
What is the most aggressive German word? ›1. Quatsch! Pronounced like “Kvatch,” this is one of the more commonly used terms when showing your angry side.
What is a funny German long word? ›Kraftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung (36)
Officially recognised by the Duden - Germany's pre-eminent dictionary - as the longest word in German, Kraftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung is a 36-letter, tongue-tying way of describing a rather, mundane everyday concept: motor vehicle liability insurance.
| German | English equivalent | Vulgarity level |
|---|---|---|
| Scheiße (scheisse) | sh*t | mild/medium |
| Mist | crap/dang | mild |
| Arschloch | a*shole | medium |
| Schlampe | b*tch | high |
What are German slang words for cool? ›
Geil is one of the most common and useful German slang words you will hear when visiting Austria, Switzerland, or Germany. It generally means "cool", but can also be used for "horny", so make sure you understand the context!
What do Germans say when they eat? ›Because saying “Guten Appetit” before a meal in German is mandatory. You can also say “zum Wohl” (good health) or “Mahlzeit” (mealtime), particularly at lunch. Another mandatory German saying is the “Prost!” when you clink glasses. However, this is Germany, so it is not just a good-natured “Cheers!” There are rules.
What do Germans say at lunchtime? ›Mahlzeit is a German salutation. It is the short form of a more formal salutation, "Gesegnete Mahlzeit" (archaic term, de: Blessed mealtime).
What do Germans say when they start eating? ›Guten Appetit!
Wait for everyone to be seated and have food on their plates before you begin to eat or drink. It is customary for the host or someone to say “Guten Appetit!” (“Enjoy your meal!”) before anyone takes the first bite. Also see Toasting below.
- Bierhals - Means "beer throat"
- Barfuss - Means "one who goes barefoot"
- Eierkuchen - Means "egg cake"
- Hühnerbein - Means "chicken leg"
- Kitzler - Means "tickler"
- Nachtnebel - Means "night fog"
- Trinkenschuh - Means "drink shoe"
In standard German, the pronunciation is a rasping, throat-clearing sound, like a less extreme version of the sound made when gargling. Note that the gargling R is a rather short sound. Avoid the common temptation to exaggerate the gargling R sound.
Which German accent is the hardest to understand? ›In particular, Swiss German, which is spoken in northern Switzerland and extreme Southwest Germany, can be phenomenally difficult to understand. Many say it's akin to an American listening to an extreme Scottish accent; it can almost sound like another language entirely.
What level of German is fluent? ›The German language has 6 CEFR levels – starting with A1 (absolute beginner), and ending with C2 (completely fluent).
How fast can an American learn German? ›According to the U.S. Foreign Service Institute (FSI), you'll need about 750 hours of study to become fluent in German. This means that if you study 12-15 hours a week, you'll be able to speak like a pro in just a year!
How long will it take to fully learn German? ›The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) estimates that learning German will take about 30 weeks, or 750 classroom hours, as it is rated as a category two language similar to English.
Do most Germans know how do you speak English? ›
According to recent statistics, about 56% of the German population speaks English. It is also ranked 10th in the countries that speak English. If you ask me, Germany is much more rigorously schooled in English.
How many months does it take to be fluent in German? ›German is rated as a category 2 language and considered to be similar to English. The FSI estimates that German takes approximately 30 weeks, or 750 classroom hours to learn. This study was conducted on a group of language students who spent 25 hours per week in class, and three hours daily on individual practice.
What is the best way to learn German? ›- Learn the basics. The foundation of the German language is its vocabulary, verbs (and their conjugated forms), sentence structure and grammar rules. ...
- Learn and memorize German idioms. ...
- Practice speaking German. ...
- Learn German pronunciation. ...
- Practice reading and writing. ...
- Watch German media.
TeKaMoLo is short for the German words temporal, kausal, modal and lokal. The rule basically says that the order of boxes in a German sentence usually is: Te – ka – mo – lo. when – why – how – where.
What does Tekamolo mean? ›The TEKAMOLO rule is helpful because it tells us how various details should be ordered in a German sentence. In a nutshell, it stands for the words TEmporal, KAusal, MOdal and LOkal, and that is the order that the complements that describe various things take in a normal sounding sentence in German.
What is the German rule for because? ›Denn and weil are both words that mean 'because. ' They are synonyms that can be used interchangeably. However, weil is a subordinating conjunction, unlike denn, which a coordinating conjunction. While denn does not affect the word order of the sentence, weil sends the conjugated verb to the end of the clause.
What is considered rude in German? ›It is rude to chew gum or keep one's hands in one's pockets whilst talking with someone. Cross your legs by putting one knee over the other. It is impolite to rest your feet on furniture. Tight punctuality (Pünktlichkeit) is expected in most professional and social situations.
How do you say shut up in German slang? ›shut up! halt die Klappe! (inf); (= you can't be serious) das meinst du nicht im Ernst!
What is unfair in German? ›[ʌnˈfɛəʳ] adjective. unfair ; decision, method, remark, criticism also ungerecht ; (Comm) competition also unlauter.
What is quiet in Germany? ›The commonly agreed upon quiet hours in Germany (Ruhezeit time period) are from 10pm and 6 or 7am on weekdays and the entire day on Sundays, although there can be some exceptions in different cities or if your landlord imposes other rules as well.
What is the German word for good girl? ›
"good girl!" in German
Sei artig!
In German, this would be 'Mir gehts es gut', or 'Ich bin ok'. If it's something they are asking about and you want to say that it's ok, then you say 'Es ist ok'.
How do you apologize in Germany? ›In German, you can say “Entschuldigung” or use the more informal abbreviation “'Tschuldigung”. The English word “Sorry” works, too. You'll hear it a lot, especially among younger people.
How do you politely greet in German? ›"Guten Tag" (Good day) or “Hallo” (Hello) are the most common verbal greetings used in Germany. In the South, some people may say “Grüß Gott” (literally translating as 'Greet God'). In formal situations, one should address another person with their title and last name, “Herr” (Mr.) for men and “Frau” (Mrs.)
What are some easy German words? ›- Guten Tag = Good day.
- Hallo = Hello.
- Auf Wiedersehen = Goodbye.
- Bitte = Please.
- Danke = Thanks, Thank you.
- Entschuldigung = Sorry.
- Gesundheit = Bless you (after someone sneezes)
- Ja = Yes.
Of course there is also a word for boring and this word is langweilig. You can use it whenever somethings is boring. Der Film ist langweilig.
What is the funny B in German called? ›The German ligature (additional character): The letter ß, is also known as the "sharp S", "eszett" or "scharfes S", and is the only German letter that is not part of the Latin/Roman alphabet. The letter is pronounced (like the "s" in "see"). The ß is not used in any other language.
What is f word in German? ›Ficken means to f*ck, mit jemandem ficken = to f*ck someone etc. Germans use ficken only in a sexual sense.
What does Shiza mean in German? ›When exclaimed alone, the closest English translation would be “Damn!” or “Damn it!” Its use is so ubiquitous, that it's even common to hear children uttering it amongst their friends. Scheiße, or misspelled as shiza, can be exclaimed in numerous situations, from when you stub a toe to when you miss the bus.
What is F called in German? ›| Letter | Name | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| F/f | ef | /ɛf/ |
| G/g | geh | /ɡeː/ |
| H/h | hah | /haː/ |
| I/i | ih | /iː/ |
What are classic German greetings? ›
"Guten Tag" (Good day) or “Hallo” (Hello) are the most common verbal greetings used in Germany. In the South, some people may say “Grüß Gott” (literally translating as 'Greet God'). In formal situations, one should address another person with their title and last name, “Herr” (Mr.) for men and “Frau” (Mrs.)
How do Germans say cheers? ›As we've already mentioned if you want to say cheers in German you use the word “prost,” one of many must-know phrases for the beer halls of Oktoberfest.
What is the German phrase I am visited enough? ›there's a phrase in german (regional,) meaning “i am feeling visited enough” that you can say when you want company to go, and this is brilliant. it's “ich fühle mich jetzt genug besucht.”
What is the greeting for German? ›| Greeting | How to pronounce it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hallo | HA-loh | Hello |
| Guten Tag/Tag | GOO-ten TAHG/TAHG | Good day |
| Guten Morgen/Morgen | GOO-ten MOR-gen/MOR-gen | Good morning |
| Guten Abend/Abend | GOO-ten AH-bent/AH-bent | Good evening |
- 1 – Hallo. ...
- 2 – Hi. ...
- 3 – Servus. ...
- 4 – Moin. ...
- 5 – Grüß Gott / Grüß dich. ...
- 6 – Grüezi. ...
- 7 – Jo. ...
- 8 – Guten Morgen.
German Mealtime Expressions
Because saying “Guten Appetit” before a meal in German is mandatory. You can also say “zum Wohl” (good health) or “Mahlzeit” (mealtime), particularly at lunch. Another mandatory German saying is the “Prost!” when you clink glasses.
In Germany there is a thing, that when someone burps you have to say “Schulz”. The last one gets slapped on the forehead! #german #tiktokgermany #fyp.
How do you yell in German? ›- Quatsch!
- Schleich dich!
- Hau ab!
- Ich bin sauer.
- Ich bin wütend.
- Halt deinen Mund.
- Geh mir aus den Augen!
- Leck mich!
Expressing Surprise in German. Usually we Germans exclaim “Oh, my Goodness” when we are surprised. In German this is Ach du meine Güte!
What is said when someone sneezes in German? ›Gesundheit was borrowed from German, where it literally means "health"; it was formed by a combination of gesund ("healthy") and -heit ("-hood"). Wishing a person good health when they sneezed was traditionally believed to forestall the illness that a sneeze often portends.
What is the German saying go all out? ›
“There is a saying in German: Wenn Schon, Denn Schon,” he said. “It basically means, 'If you're going to do it, do it. Go all out. ' ”
How do you respond to Danke? ›When someone says danke, the standard response is bitte. This normally means 'please', but within the context of responding to a 'thank you', it means 'you're welcome'. If instead they say danke schön, then you should reply by saying bitte schön.
How do you respond to Guten Morgen? ›Very often people just reply with the same thing that has been said to them. Guten Morgen, Franz! – Guten Morgen, Helmut!