{"id":323864,"date":"2021-11-16T13:30:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=323864"},"modified":"2023-06-07T14:41:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:11:59","slug":"german-language-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/german-language-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"German Language Guide: Essential German Phrases To Know Before Heading To Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter which part of the world you are travelling to, making an effort to learn some of the basic phrases definitely goes a long way. Germany is the most popular destination among people from different parts of the world. If you plan to visit Germany, it is best suggested that you learn basic phrases. This German language guide<\/strong> is for those avid travellers who like to explore new countries by interacting with the localites. It will not only be highly appreciated by the locals but also make your overall journey smoother.<\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Begin With The Greetings<\/h2>\n
\"Greetings\"<\/div>\n

Learning a new language is all about the joy and entertaining part of it, other than the wish to expand your knowledge base. When you are in a new country for a holiday, it is important to learn the basic greetings before anything else. So let\u2019s start with it.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
German<\/td>\nPronunciation<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hallo!<\/td>\nHA-LO<\/td>\nHello!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guten Tag<\/td>\nGOOT-EN TAHK<\/td>\nGood Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guten Morgen!<\/td>\nGOOT-EN MORE-GEHN<\/td>\nGood Morning!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guten Abend!<\/td>\nGOOT-EN AH-BENT<\/td>\nGood evening!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Danke Schon!<\/td>\nDAWN-KUH SHUN<\/td>\nThank you!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bitte Schon!<\/td>\nBIT-TUH SHUN<\/td>\nYou\u2019re Welcome!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auf Wiedersehen<\/td>\nOWF VEE-DAR-ZAYNE<\/td>\nGoodbye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Learning The Basic Slang<\/h2>\n
\"Was<\/div>\n

Let\u2019s make this a little bit more exciting. If you can\u2019t figure out what people are saying, you\u2019d probably find slangs expressions helpful. Here are some to grasp.<\/p>\n

1. What\u2019s Up?<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Was geht ab?
\nExample:<\/strong> Was geht ab? \u2014 Nicht viel.
\n(What\u2019s happening? \u2014 Not much.)<\/p>\n

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2. To Chill<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Chillen
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nNach der Arbeit muss ich erstmal chillen. <\/strong>
\n(After work I will have to chill<\/strong> first.)<\/p>\n

3. Deal Is Settled<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Gebongt sein
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nTreffen wir uns morgen um drei? \u2014 Ok, ist gebongt.<\/strong>
\n(Can we meet tomorrow at three? \u2014 Ok, agreed.<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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4. Lost Your Marbles<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nTausend Euro f\u00fcr ein T-Shirt? Hast Du nicht mehr alle Tassen im Schrank? <\/strong>
\n(A thousand bucks for a t-shirt? Have you lost your mind?)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. In The Mood For<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Bock haben
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nWir gehen heute Abend ins Kino. Hast Du auch Bock?<\/strong>
\n(We are going to the movies tonight. Wanna come?<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

6. Fed Up With Or Sick Of Something<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Die Nase voll haben
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nIch habe sowas von die Nase voll!
\n(I\u2019m so very fed up!)<\/p>\n

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7. Well<\/h3>\n

German:<\/strong> Na ja
\nExample:<\/strong>
\nNa ja, ich stimme dir zu, aber\u2026
\n(Well,<\/strong> I agree with you, but\u2026)<\/p>\n

Basic Day To Day Use Words<\/h2>\n

Here are a few basic German daily-life phrases for you to learn.<\/p>\n

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