Here are some basic German phrases which you can use in everyday conversation, as well as some common words you will see on signs.
Ja | Yes |
Nein | No |
Vielleicht | Maybe |
Danke | Thanks |
Danke schön or Vielen Dank | Thanks very much |
The following are some polite ways you can reply to someone who thanks you:
Bitte schön or Gern geschehen | You're welcome |
Keine Ursache | Don't mention it |
Nicht der Rede wert | Not at all |
Saying hello and goodbye
Here are some different ways to greet people:
Hi | Hi (quite informal) |
Hallo | Hello |
Guten Morgen | Good morning (used before noon) |
Guten Tag | Good afternoon (used between noon and 6pm) |
Guten Abend | Good evening (used after 6pm) |
The following expressions, on the other hand, are some different things you can say when saying goodbye:
Tschüß | Bye |
Mach's gut! | Take care! |
Auf Wiedersehen | Goodbye |
Gute Nacht | Goodnight |
Bis dann! | See you! |
Bis gleich!
or Bis bald! | See you soon! |
Bis später! | See you later! |
Einen schönen Tag noch! | Have a nice day! |
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