Hobbies in German: Was machst du gern? Freizeit Vocabulary
How to talk about hobbies in German: ask Was machst du in deiner Freizeit?, answer with gern, lieber and am liebsten, and learn Freizeit vocabulary by category.
German Culture
Funny German Idioms: 25 Sayings With English Translations
From Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof to Schwein haben: 25 funny German idioms with literal translations, real meanings, English equivalents and example sentences.
How to Be Polite in German: Würde, Könnte, Hätte gern & More
Sound polite in German with Konjunktiv II: Ich hätte gern, Könnten Sie, Würden Sie and Dürfte ich, plus softening words, Sie vs. du, polite refusals and dialogues.
Merry Christmas in German: Frohe Weihnachten & Traditions
Learn how to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in German, plus the traditions from Advent and Nikolaus to Heiligabend and Silvester, with food and market words.
Happy Birthday in German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag & Wishes
Learn how to say happy birthday in German, from Alles Gute zum Geburtstag to formal card wishes, plus belated wishes, the birthday song and why Germans never congratulate early.
I Love You in German: Ich liebe dich vs. Ich hab dich lieb
Learn when to say Ich liebe dich and when to say Ich hab dich lieb, plus German pet names, romantic phrases, texting codes like HDL and Valentine's Day customs.
Great and Awesome in German: Super, Toll, Ausgezeichnet & More
Super, toll, klasse or ausgezeichnet? Learn the German words for great, awesome, excellent and cool, from neutral to slang, plus compliments for people, food and looks.
How to Tip in Germany: Paying the Bill, Stimmt so & More
How to ask for the bill in German, answer Zusammen oder getrennt?, tip the German way with Stimmt so, and pay by card or cash in restaurants, taxis and beyond.
How Are You in German: Wie geht's? and How to Answer
Wie geht's or Wie geht es Ihnen? Learn the formal and casual ways to ask how are you in German, how to answer from great to bad, and why it's never Ich bin gut.
Goodbye in German: Tschüss, Auf Wiedersehen & 30+ More Ways
Tschüss or Auf Wiedersehen? Learn every way to say goodbye in German, from Bis später and Schönen Tag noch to Servus, Auf Wiederhören and email sign-offs.
German Food Vocabulary: Foods, Drinks and How to Order
Learn German food and drink words with their articles and plurals, the meals of the day, and the exact phrases to order in a German café or restaurant.
German Greetings: 20 Ways to Say Hello (Formal, Informal, Regional)
Stop defaulting to 'Wie geht es dir?' in every situation. Learn 20+ authentic German greetings natives actually use-from formal business settings to casual friend hellos, with regional favorites like Moin, Servus, and Na.
10 Cultural Habits in Germany Every Beginner Should Know (Simple Guide)
Discover 10 cultural habits in Germany every beginner should know, so you can avoid misunderstandings and feel confident living, traveling or working in Germany.