The German Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "what time is it?"
- "quick, we have to go!"
- "where do we have to go?"
- "how do we get there?"
- "it's faster by train"
- "when's the next bus coming?"
- "what's written on there?"
- "please pay attention to the annoucements (formal)"
- "the line is on diversion"
- "you have to change three times"
- "how often does the train run?"
- "every 10 minutes"
- "which ticket do we need?"
- "this one would be best"
- "how long's the drive?"
- "about half an hour"
- "where does it depart?"
- "quick, hurry up!"
- "we're on the wrong train!"
- "where do we have to get off?"
- "are we there yet?"
- "the flight is delayed"
- "oh great! (sarcastic)"
- "well, whatever!"
- "erm"
- "I didn't understand anything"
- "I think this is my seat"
- "quick / quickly"
- "when's your birthday?"
- "do you have time then?"
- "let's see"
- "I'd love to, but ..."
- "I already have plans"
- "can you give me your phone number?"
- "are you on Facebook?"
- "drinks are provided"
- "what should we bring?"
- "who else is coming?"
- "can I bring someone?"
- "whom?"
- "when and where do we meet?"
- "half past one"
- "at quarter to four"
- "at quarter past six"
- "hey, what's up?"
- "long time no see!"
- "of course / naturally"
- "I'd love to"
- "welcome!"
- "excuse me / sorry"
- "sick! / awesome! (very colloquial)"
- "never mind / don't worry"
- "how?"
- "when?"
- "I don't understand that"
- "do you speak English?"
- "just a bit"
- "I just speak a little bit of German"
- "I'm not from here"
- "help!"
- "can you help me? (informal)"
- "can you help me? (formal)"
- "maybe"
- "I think so"
- "I don't think so"
- "right! / agreed!"
- "what a shame!"
- "how much is it?"
- "wait!"
- "why?"
- "so what?"
- "I'm hungry"
- "I'm thirsty"
- "me too"
- "I don't / not me"
- "enjoy your meal!"
- "see you later"
- "it's raining cats and dogs"
- "all bark and no bite"
- "there's more than one way to skin a cat"
- "Rome wasn't built in a day"
- "the apple never falls far from the tree"
- "are you certain?"
- "what’s the next step?"
- "in what way?"
- "it isn't that simple"
- "how hard can it be?"
- "what’s your opinion?"
- "that's none of your concern"
- "the party starts at half past eight"
- "please be on time!"
- "I'm looking forward to it!"
- "I can't make it after all"
- "first, we'll have predrinks at my place"
- "after that, we'll celebrate into the birthday"
- "are you ready yet?"
- "no, not yet"
- "I need another minute"
- "I'm on my way"
- "don't forget the present!"
- "don't overdo it!"
- "you're drunk again"
- "is this really necessary? (annoyed)"
- "I'm so hungover!"
- "happy birthday!"
- "how do you like your job?"
- "I'm quite happy"
- "I can't complain"
- "it's pretty boring"
- "I'm looking for a new job"
- "I have too many overtime hours"
- "you're late again"
- "I've missed the bus"
- "chop chop!"
- "back to work!"
- "there's a lot to do"
- "can you please take care of it?"
- "it's written here in black and white!"
- "business before pleasure"
- "I need a break"
- "let's talk (colloquial)"
- "let's get some fresh air"
- "how is it going?"
- "not too bad"
- "not so well"
- "when will I get a pay raise?"
- "I don't want to gossip, but ..."
- "what an idiot!"
- "I want to retire when I'm 40"
- "enjoy the rest of the day!"
- "I already miss you"
- "how cute!"
- "get a room!"
- "tell me ..."
- "how did you guys meet?"
- "that's none of your business!"
- "well ... / so ..."
- "it was fate"
- "my mother set it up"
- "I met her online"
- "I wish it were the same for me"
- "it's complicated"
- "we have to talk"
- "I don't want to talk about it"
- "that's it!"
- "we've split up"
- "we were soulmates"
- "he got with his ex"
- "what the hell?"
- "apparently, I was too clingy"
- "we argued every day"
- "can't you make up?"
- "we're divorced now"
- "I would never do something like that"
- "you deserve something better"
- "I like you"
- "wait a moment ... / hang on ..."
- "I really like you, but ..."
- "a bird in the hand ..."
- "either you love it or you hate it"
- "that's life"
- "tough luck"
- "I was thrilled"
- "to and fro"
- "I was everywhere (in my excitement)"
- "seriously?"
- "oh dear!"
- "hang on"
- "unbelievable!"
- "what's the point?"
- "does that make sense?"
- "that made no sense"
- "what are you thinking about?"
- "we look forward to seeing you"
- "we look forward to meeting you"
- "don't be such an idiot!"
- "calm down"
- "be quiet"
- "this was a total success!"
- "I'm losing it"
- "I messed up!"
- "it was out of control"
- "there's no need"
- "I have no words"
- "that's just the way it is"
- "who else?"
- "it's a piece of cake"
- "the die is cast"
- "the world is my oyster"
- "the devil's in the detail"
- "false economy"
- "sick!"
- "that sucks!"
- "I guess so"
- "wait a minute"
- "stuff like that"
- "never mind"
- "whatever"
- "thank God!"
- "Merry Christmas!"
- "Happy New Year! (said on Dec 31st)"
- "Happy New Year! (said on Jan 1st)"
- "it takes two to tango"
- "no pain no gain"
- "fortune favors fools / he has beginner's luck"
- "great minds think alike"
- "practice makes perfect"
- "experience is the best teacher"
- "nothing ventured, nothing gained"
- "you hit the nail on the head"
- "it costs an arm and a leg"
- "I had to bite my tongue"
- "you've gone too far"
- "she isn't the sharpest tool in the box"
- "which city should we visit?"
- "you have to have a ticket and a visa"
- "we have to take a taxi"
- "my luggage is too heavy"
- "we have to fly to Japan tonight"
- "it's a long journey"
- "have a good flight"
- "how was your holiday?"
- "why did you go to Europe?"
- "what was your nicest experience?"
- "we really enjoyed parachuting"
- "the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
- "suddenly I got very scared"
- "... that I dropped my ice cream"
- "I didn't bring my toothbrush"
- "I don't need that"
- "can I help you? (formal)"
- "this one's cheaper"
- "I still need a couple things"
- "where's the next ATM?"
- "what should I buy?"
- "I can't decide"
- "where can I find something like that?"
- "since we're here already ..."
- "I'll quickly pop into the supermarket"
- "if you want to ..."
- "what a bargain!"
- "are you coming along?"
- "I'm looking around a bit"
- "can you bring me something?"
- "it's in the aisle at the back"
- "do you have a euro?"
- "can you lend me a fiver?"
- "I'll give it back to you later"
- "the toilets are for customers only"
- "what a rip-off!"
- "are you in line?"
- "could you let me go first?"
- "the line starts back there!"
- "have you got anything smaller?"
- "do you need a bag?"
- "I was in school yesterday"
- "we were completely surprised"
- "they were very happy"
- "I was in France three years ago"
- "I have lived in Germany for 20 years"
- "this summer I was in China for two months"
- "her boyfriend was really mad"
- "weren't you young yourself once?"
- "it was a nice time"
- "they travelled to Germany last week"
- "I studied in Japan for two months"
- "have you ever lived in England?"
- "I waited for you for two hours"
- "she told me about it"
- "did you see the game yesterday?"
- "we took a taxi"
- "I ordered a pizza"
- "did you have to tell him that?"
- "I had to call her"
- "it had to be"
- "I didn't want to come, but I had to"
- "they wanted to pick us up here"
- "I couldn't eat any more"
- "she couldn't understand him"
- "hi"
- "how are you?"
- "good, and you?"
- "thanks"
- "please / you're welcome"
- "yes"
- "no"
- "sounds good!"
- "cheers! (drinking)"
- "let's go! / here we go!"
- "I'm sorry"
- "what's your name?"
- "my name is ..."
- "say again? / say what?"
- "great!"
- "shit!"
- "where?"
- "what?"
- "really?"
- "where is ...?"
- "where are the toilets?"
- "what is that?"
- "what's the WI-FI password?"
- "no idea / no clue"
- "bye"
- "I love you"
- "good luck!"
- "may I sit here?"
- "yes sure"
- "what are you doing here?"
- "I'm on vacation"
- "I live here"
- "and you? (singular)"
- "where are you from?"
- "I'm from Germany"
- "how long are you staying here?"
- "I'm staying for almost two weeks"
- "very good"
- "not bad"
- "your German is really good"
- "I love your accent"
- "thanks, the same to you!"
- "and apart from that?"
- "what do you do for a living?"
- "I'm a journalist (said by a man)"
- "I work as a bartender (said by a woman)"
- "I'm getting myself a beer"
- "do you want anything as well?"
- "it's on me!"
- "we have a question"
- "how can I help you?"
- "can you recommend something to us?"
- "what do you want to do?"
- "what do you like doing?"
- "where can you go out around here?"
- "where can you go for some drinks?"
- "that's exactly my thing"
- "that's not really my cup of tea"
- "are you interested in sports?"
- "that's an insider tip"
- "that's my favorite beer garden"
- "it's Heidi Klum's favorite pub"
- "is this nearby?"
- "is it worth seeing?"
- "this club is pretty overrated"
- "it's full of hipsters"
- "it's popular, but pretty expensive"
- "the restaurant opens later"
- "the café closes soon"
- "thanks for the tips"
- "have fun!"
- "that was a wise decision"
- "that was my top choice as well"
- "that's worth the money"
- "these are tough times"
- "I assume so"
- "are you following?"
- "got you / understood"
- "this is a matter of taste"
- "this is a matter of opinion"
- "to the best of my ability"
- "at any cost"
- "this is beneath you"
- "he's ahead of the game"
- "less is more"
- "you have to make an effort"
- "if you try hard, everything will be alright"
- "eat in or take away?"
- "how many are you? (formal)"
- "a table for two, please"
- "have you made a reservation? (formal)"
- "unfortunately, we're booked up"
- "this way please"
- "what would you like to order?"
- "I would like to have ..."
- "a bottle of water please"
- "a glass of wine please"
- "still or sparkling?"
- "I'm starving!"
- "is this vegetarian?"
- "I don't eat meat"
- "I'm allergic to fish"
- "with tofu instead of meat please"
- "the same please"
- "another one please"
- "anything else?"
- "can I try?"
- "can you box it up for me? (formal)"
- "did you enjoy your meal?"
- "can we pay please?"
- "would you like to pay together or separately?"
- "can we pay by card?"
- "that'll be 18 euros please"
- "keep the change"
- "is that your sister?"
- "no, that's not my sister"
- "she's my mother"
- "how old are you?"
- "I'm 30 years old"
- "you look a lot younger"
- "you look like her"
- "we have a lot in common"
- "do you get along?"
- "most of the time"
- "we're the best of friends"
- "my brother is annoying"
- "he's just embarrassing"
- "but oh well ..."
- "it is what it is"
- "he already has kids"
- "he's older than me"
- "I'm definitely smarter than him"
- "I like his girlfriend"
- "I don't like her family"
- "her uncle is weird"
- "they all talk too much"
- "you can't choose family"
- "come, let me show you the city!"
- "there's a lot to see"
- "do you know where the center is?"
- "I have to see it"
- "I don't know unfortunately"
- "you have to walk across the street"
- "to the left at the crossing"
- "it's to the right"
- "how far away is it?"
- "it's within walking distance"
- "the view is fantastic!"
- "you can see everything from there"
- "let's take a selfie!"
- "is it open on Sundays?"
- "how much is the entry?"
- "is there a discount?"
- "what else is here?"
- "over there"
- "I feel like having a currywurst"
- "I don't feel like walking anymore"
- "over there is the best kebab place in the city"
- "that's exactly what I need right now!"
- "how about that one?"
- "how much is it per night?"
- "are you crazy?"
- "look at the price!"
- "the toilet paper is finished"
- "do you prefer this one or that one?"
- "the hotel is booked up"
- "I would like to book a room"
- "I have booked a double room"
- "under which name?"
- "can I have your passport?"
- "breakfast is not included"
- "can I leave my luggage here?"
- "the room is on the first floor"
- "when do we have to check-out?"
- "at eight thirty"
- "breakfast is from 7 o'clock until 10 o'clock"
- "don't lose the key!"
- "the bed is really comfortable"
- "turn off the light!"
- "the woman of my dreams"
- "we have broken up"
- "there are plenty of (female) fish in the sea"
- "there are plenty of (male) fish in the sea"
- "my everything"
- "why did you fall in love?"
- "... because she's the woman of my dreams"
- "the man of my dreams would be brave and gentle"
- "they got engaged after three weeks"
- "my parents are divorced"