Phrases
Ready-made lines for real conversation: how to say in German what you want to say, and how similar phrases differ
- Ordering and buyingA1Asking, ordering and paying: in a café and in a shop, from “I’d like…” and “I’m just looking” to “the bill, please” and “keep the change”
- Greetings and introductionsA1Say hello, ask “how are you?” and get to know someone
- Short reactionsA1“Uh-huh”, “oh well”, “really?”: what to say while you listen
- Commands and requestsA1“Hurry up”, “quiet”, “help me”: short and to the point
- Everyday linesA1“Wait”, “I'll be right there”, “that won't work”: every day at home and at work
- Mood and well-beingA1Happy, can’t be bothered, can’t wait: what mood you’re in
- For childrenA1songWhat a child says and what they hear from adults: when they get hurt or feel sad, at kindergarten, at school, in a shop and with friends at the playground
- AgreeingA2How to say “yes”, “okay” and “you're right”
- Opinions and reasoningA2What you think, how to avoid a straight answer and how to keep a conversation going
- Meetings and plansA2Arrange a meeting, a call or whose turn it is
- Things and abilitiesA2What I can do, what I have with me and how things are going
- Support and politenessA2Reassure someone, reply to thanks and tell someone to be careful
- At the hairdresser’sA2Book an appointment, explain how you want your hair cut and praise the hairdresser: from “I need a haircut” to “just the ends” and “I love it”
- Emotions and reactionsB1songWhen what you hear gets to you: from “no way” to “I'm done for”