2. German language A1 : Commonly Used Phrases
Today, I focused on learning commonly used phrases that are essential for everyday conversations. These phrases will help you navigate shops, social settings, and casual chats.
💬 Useful Everyday Phrases:
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Danke | Thank you |
| Danke schön / Vielen Dank | Thank you very much |
| Bitte / Bitte schön | You’re welcome |
| Entschuldigen Sie, bitte | Excuse me, please (formal) |
| Entschuldigung, bitte | Excuse me, please (informal) |
| Es tut mir leid | I’m sorry |
| Ja | Yes |
| Nein | No |
| Hilfe! | Help! |
| Wie bitte? | Pardon? (when you didn’t understand) |
| Oder | Or |
| Noch einmal, bitte | Once again, please |
| Bitte wiederholen Sie | Please repeat (formal) |
🗣️ Talking About Language and Understanding
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Sprechen Sie Deutsch/Englisch? | Do you speak German/English? |
| Ich spreche etwas/kein Deutsch. | I speak a little/no German |
| Ich verstehe nicht. | I don’t understand |
| Ich weiß nicht. | I don’t know |
| Keine Ahnung | No idea |
| Einen Moment, bitte | Just a moment, please |
| Vielleicht | Maybe |
🛒 In a Shop or Restaurant
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wie viel kostet das? | How much does this cost? |
| nur | only / just |
| ohne | without |
| mit | with |
| Ich bin Vegetarier. | I’m vegetarian |
| Ich schaue nur. | I’m just looking |
🌱 What I Learned Today
Today I added more vocabulary to my German toolkit. Don’t worry if you can’t remember everything right away—we’ll repeat and reinforce it day by day. The key is consistency.
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