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Stuff Every Traveler Should Say in German

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  1. How do you say a polite 'Hello' or 'Good day' to a stranger in German?
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    Guten Tag. Guten Tag is the standard polite daytime greeting. Gute Nacht is only for bedtime and Auf Wiedersehen means goodbye. In Austria and southern Germany you will also hear Grüß Gott.

  2. How do you say 'Good morning' in German?
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    Guten Morgen. Guten Morgen is used when you first see someone in the morning. Switch to Guten Tag later in the day and Guten Abend in the evening.

  3. How do you politely say 'Goodbye' to a shopkeeper in German?
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    Auf Wiedersehen. Auf Wiedersehen literally means 'until we see each other again'. It is the polite goodbye. Tschüss is the casual version for friends.

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  1. How do you say a polite 'Hello' or 'Good day' to a stranger in German?
  2. How do you say 'Good morning' in German?
  3. How do you politely say 'Goodbye' to a shopkeeper in German?
  4. Which German word is a casual 'Bye!' for friends?
  5. Which German word means both 'please' and 'you're welcome'?
  6. Which phrase means 'Thank you very much' in German?
  7. How do you politely get a stranger's attention, like 'Excuse me'?
  8. You did not hear someone. How do you say 'Pardon?' in German?
  9. How do you say 'I don't understand' in German?
  10. How do you politely ask a stranger 'Do you speak English?' in German?
  11. What do you say when you meet someone: 'Nice to meet you'?
  12. How do you say 'My name is Anna' in German?
  13. How do you politely ask an older stranger 'How are you?' in German?
  14. Which German word for 'you' should you use with a shop clerk you just met?
  15. How do you politely ask a stranger 'Where are you from?' in German?
  16. How do you say the number 21 in German?
  17. What number is 'dreißig' in German?
  18. How do you ask 'How much does this cost?' in German?
  19. A waiter says 'Das macht zwanzig Euro.' What does he mean?
  20. How do you ask 'Where is the train station?' in German?
  21. In German directions, what does 'links' mean?
  22. What does 'geradeaus' mean when someone gives you directions in German?
  23. How do you ask 'Where is the bathroom?' in German?
  24. A restroom door says 'Herren'. Who is it for?
  25. How do you ask for 'A table for two, please' in German?
  26. Which phrase politely orders 'I would like a coffee' in German?
  27. What do you ask for to see the menu in a German restaurant?
  28. How do you ask a waiter for the check in German?
  29. How do you ask 'Can I pay by card?' in German?
  30. You hand over 20 euros for a 17 euro bill and say 'Stimmt so.' What do you mean?
  31. What do Germans often say before a meal begins?
  32. How do you ask a hotel 'Do you have a room available?' in German?
  33. A German hotel advertises 'Frühstück inklusive'. What is included?
  34. At the hotel desk you ask for your 'Schlüssel'. What do you want?
  35. How do you ask for 'A ticket to Berlin, please' in German?
  36. A German station announcement says 'Gleis 7'. What does that number tell you?
  37. The loudspeaker says 'Der Zug hat Verspätung.' What is happening?
  38. What do you shout in German to get help in an emergency?
  39. How do you say 'I need a doctor' in German?
  40. You have a headache in Germany. Which shop sign are you looking for?
  41. Which German word means 'police'?
  42. How do you ask 'What time is it?' in German?
  43. Which day of the week is 'Mittwoch'?
  44. What does the sign 'Ausgang' mean?
  45. Which German sign marks the entrance?
  46. What does a green sign saying 'Notausgang' mark?
  47. What does 'geschlossen' on a shop door mean?
  48. A German door has a sign saying 'Ziehen'. What should you do?
  49. A sign says 'Rauchen verboten'. What does it mean?
  50. A sign in a German store says 'Sonderangebot'. What is for sale?