Basic phrases

Here are some basic German phrases which you can use in everyday conversation, as well as some common words you will see on signs.

The following are some polite ways you can reply to someone who thanks you:

Saying hello and goodbye

Here are some different ways to greet people:

The following expressions, on the other hand, are some different things you can say when saying goodbye:

Getting someone's attention and apologising

If someone apologises to you, you can reply using one of the following expressions:

Making yourself understood

Other basic phrases

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