Learn German: A Beginner's Guide to the Top 20 Phrases and Words
Are you interested in learning German? Whether you're planning a trip to Germany, studying for a language exam, or simply wanting to learn a new language, this guide is for you. In this article, we'll cover the top 20 essential phrases and words to get you started with German.
Greetings (Grüße)
- Hallo (HA-lo) - Hello
- Guten Tag (GOO-ten tag) - Good day
- Guten Abend (GOO-ten OH-bent) - Good evening
- Auf Wiedersehen (OW-fee-DA-gen) - Goodbye
Introductions (Vorstellungen)
- Ich heiße (ICH HAY-zah) - My name is
- Wie heißen Sie? (VEE HAY-zen zee) - What's your name?
- Ich bin (ICH BIN) - I am
Basic Phrases (Grundphrasen)
- Danke (DAHN-keh) - Thank you
- Bitte (BIT-tah) - Please
- Entschuldigung (ENT-shoe-dee-gung) - Excuse me
- Ja/Nein (YAH/NAYN) - Yes/No
- ** Ich verstehe nicht** (ICH VER-steh-e NICHT) - I don't understand
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? (SPRECH-en zee AHN-glisch) - Do you speak English?
Food and Drink (Essen und Trinken)
- ** Wasser** (VAH-ser) - Water
- Bier (BEER) - Beer
- Bratwurst (BRAHT-voos-t) - Bratwurst
- Kaffee (KA-fee) - Coffee
Directions and Transportation (Richtungen und Verkehr)
- Links (LIHNK-s) - Left
- Rechts (REKHTS) - Right
- Bahnhof (BAHN-hof) - Train station
There you have it! With these 20 essential phrases and words, you're well on your way to learning German. Practice regularly, and you'll be speaking like a native in no time. Prost! (Cheers!)
