How to Say … in German

How do you say ‘excuse me’ in German? It’s important to learn this essential phrase when travelling. One of the worst feelings is when you’re travelling abroad and make a mistake and don’t know how…

Declaring your love for someone in Germany is a serious affair. In the US and UK we are more likely to declare our love for someone early on. But saying ‘I love you’ in German…

At the end of a long evening with friends, or maybe a relaxing evening with a loved one, it’s time to say ‘good night’ in German. Wishing someone ‘good night’ shows you care and adding…

When you meet someone new, the first thing to do is to introduce yourself and one of the first questions you hear will be ‘what is your name?’ Just like in English, there are a…

Do you know someone whose birthday is coming up? Maybe you live in Germany and are wondering how to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Or perhaps you don’t live in a German speaking country, but would…

If you’re planning a trip to a German speaking country, one of the best things you can do to show respect to the local people is to learn simple pleasantries. One of the simplest ways…