What are some common German phrases?

Basic German Phrases

  • Guten Tag = Good morning.
  • Hallo = Hello.
  • Ich heiße … = My name is …
  • Sprechen Sie Englisch? = Do you speak English?
  • Wie heißt du? = What’s your name?
  • Wie geht es dir? = How are you?
  • Gut, danke = Fine, thank you.
  • Nett, Sie kennen zu lernen = Nice to meet you.

What do waiters say in Germany?

der Kellner
The Kellner (waiter) comes shortly to begin taking their order. Waiter: Möchten Sie was zum Trinken?…Ordering the Food.

Vocabulary Pronunciation Translation
das Essen das EH-sehn the meal
die Speisekarte dee SHPIY-zeh-kahr-teh the menu
der Kellner dehr KEHL-nehr the waiter

How do you get a waiter’s attention in German?

It is somewhat traditional to say “Herr Ober” (Mr. Waiter). To get the attention of a waitress, “Fräulein” (Miss) is acceptable, although it should be noted that the term Fräulein, a diminutive of Frau (woman), is rarely used these days and some believe it doesn’t recognize a woman’s full autonomy.

How do you say restaurant in German?

Restaurant {n} gastr. Gaststätte {f} gastr.

What is the most famous German saying?

“Das ist mir Wurst” The literal translation is: “This is sausage to me”

  • “Nur Bahnhof verstehen” The literal translation is: “To only understand train station”
  • “Jemandem die Daumen drücken”
  • “Ich glaub mein Schwein pfeift”
  • “Ich glaub’ ich spinne”
  • “Fix und fertig sein”
  • “Na?”
  • “Bock haben”

    • How do you swear in German?

    10 German Swear Words and Insults you Really Should Know

    1. Quatsch! /ˈkvatʃ/
    2. Donnerwetter! /ˌdɔnɐ’vɛtɐ/
    3. Depp! /dɛp/
    4. verdammt. /fɛɐ̯ˈdamt/
    5. Scheiße. /ˈʃaɪ̯sə/
    6. Halt deinen Mund! /halt ‘daɪ̯nən mʊnt/
    7. der Mist. /deːr ‘mɪst/
    8. Leck mich am Arsch! /lɛk mɪç am aʀʃ/

    How do you compliment food in German?

    Hopefully, though, you’ll want to compliment the chef and say things like:

    1. Der Eintopf schmeckt lecker. – The stew is tasty.
    2. Der Eintopf schmeckt sehr lecker. – The stew is very tasty.
    3. Der Eintopf schmeckt so lecker. – The stew is so tasty.
    4. Das Eis schmeckt total lecker. – The ice cream is completely/ so delicious.

    What is lunch called in German?

    Mittagessen
    Lunch in Germany is called Mittagessen and is usually eaten between 12 pm and 2 pm. Germans traditionally enjoy their main cooked meal for lunch rather than dinner. Lunch is often served after a starter such as potato salad. Lunches cooked at home may include Eintopf, Rouladen, Schnitzel or Sauerbraten.

    How do you ask for the bill in a German restaurant?

    Unless you’d like to order something else, it’s time to pay die Rechnung (dee rêH-nûngk) (the bill). You can ask for the bill in the following ways: Ich möchte bezahlen. (îH muoH-te be-tsah-len) (I would like to pay.)

    How do you insult someone in German?

    German insults for people who aren’t too bright

    1. Arschgeige. If somebody just can’t do anything right, the German might call them an “Arschgeige” (literally, a butt violin).
    2. Evolutionsbremse.
    3. Honk.
    4. Teletubbyzurückwinker.
    5. Erbsenzähler.
    6. Jeansbügler.
    7. Spaßbremse.
    8. Tee-trinker.

    What are some German cuss words?

    Single-Word Swears

    German English equivalent Vulgarity level
    Scheiße (scheisse) sh*t mild/medium
    Mist crap/dang mild
    Arschloch a*shole medium
    Schlampe b*tch high

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