Speak like a German


Here are a few phrases to help you while on your German vacation.  Well…let’s be honest they’re a little swayed towards keeping you topped up on German beer, but that’s pretty important, right!

1. Ja (yes)
Would you like a beer?  Ja!

2. Nein (no)
Have you tried the German sausage?  Nein.

3. Danke (thank you)
Thank your waiter for the beer and sausages.

4. Wo gibt es hier Bier?
Where do I get beer around here?

5. Der Kater (hangover)
What you might have after the famous Oktoberfest.

6. Beer stein (beer mug)
A traditionally German beer drinking mug which can be made of pewter, silver, wood, porcelain, earthenware, stoneware or glass.  Swankier models may also have an open top or a hinged lid and levered thumblift.

7. Prost (cheers!)
Raise your glass and shout ‘prost’!

8. Wurst (sausage)
A visit to Germany wouldn’t be complete without some Wurst!

9. Zu mir oder zu dir?
My place or yours?

10. Der Herr/die Dame zahlt
This lady/gentleman will pay for everything