Basic German Phrases for Beginners — Start Here

Just starting your German journey? These beginner-friendly lessons cover the absolute essentials — greetings, numbers, dates, and basic expressions that form the foundation of every conversation.

Common greetings

Greeting your neighbor

Expressions

Greeting someone and apologizing for being late

Basic Phrases

Numbers

Paying the grocery bill

Directions

Asking for directions

Dates

Discussing birthdays

Time

Scheduling a time for the appointment

Colors

Asking about tshirt color options

Measurements

Describing your body measurements to the nurse

Shapes

Discussing the shape of elements in a chart

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