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.
Vocabulary
Directions in German: Links, Rechts, Geradeaus & How to Ask
How to ask for directions in German (Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?), understand links, rechts and geradeaus, plus city vocabulary, two dialogues and common mistakes.
German Supermarket Vocabulary: Pfand, Kasse & Shopping Phrases
Shop like a local in Germany: types of shops, checkout phrases, how Pfand works, bags, quantities and Sunday closing, with the German you'll hear at the Kasse.
Rooms in German: House & Furniture Vocabulary With Plurals
Rooms, furniture and appliances in German with articles and plurals, plus how to describe your home, which floor the Erdgeschoss is, and why Germans air their rooms.
Countries in German: Nationalities, Languages & Where You're From
Most countries in German have no article, but die Schweiz, die Türkei and die USA do. Learn aus, in and nach, plus 34 countries with their nationalities and languages.
How to Say I Like in German: Gern vs Mögen vs Gefallen
Use gern with verbs, mögen with nouns, gefallen and schmecken with the dative, and möchte for I'd like. With a big comparison table, lieber, am liebsten and common mistakes.
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.
Animals in German: Names, Plurals, Sounds and Idioms
The most common animals in German, from der Hund and die Katze to der Igel, with articles, plurals, male and female forms, animal sounds and the idioms Germans love.
Body Parts in German: Vocabulary With Articles & Plurals
All the body parts in German with articles and plurals, how to say what hurts, the German "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" song and everyday body idioms.
Clothes in German: Clothing Vocabulary With Articles & Plurals
German clothing words from das Hemd to die Hose (yes, singular), with articles and plurals, plus anziehen vs. tragen, EU sizes and phrases for the fitting room.
Weather in German: Wie ist das Wetter? Words, Phrases & Idioms
How to talk about the weather in German: Wie ist das Wetter?, es regnet, es schneit, temperatures in Grad, forecast words, small talk and idioms like Sauwetter.
Formal Email in German: Greetings, Phrases & 3 Sample Emails
How to write a formal email in German: Sehr geehrte vs. Sehr geehrter, the comma rule, useful phrases, Mit freundlichen Grüßen and three sample emails with translations.
German Job Interview Questions & Answers (Vorstellungsgespräch)
The 10 most common German job interview questions with model answers and translations, plus key vocabulary, phrases to buy time, questions to ask and Sie vs. du.
German Apartment Vocabulary: WG, Kaltmiete & Viewing Phrases
Find an apartment in Germany in German: WG, Kaltmiete and Warmmiete explained, a listing decoded, an inquiry template, viewing phrases and moving-in words.
Colors in German: Rot, Blau, Grün and How to Use Them
All the colors in German with pronunciation, light and dark shades, when colors take endings, how to ask Welche Farbe hat…?, and the color idioms Germans really use.
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.
German at the Doctor: Phrases for Appointments & Symptoms
The German you need at the doctor and pharmacy: making an appointment, describing symptoms and pain, understanding the doctor, sick notes and emergency numbers.
German Alphabet and Pronunciation: How to Say Every Letter
The German alphabet has 26 letters plus ä, ö, ü and ß. Learn each letter's name and sound, how to spell out loud on the phone, and the pronunciation rules English speakers need.
Common German Mistakes English Speakers Make (+ False Friends)
Why 'Ich bin heiß' gets laughs and 'Ich will' doesn't mean 'I will': 15 common German mistakes English speakers make, plus the false friends to watch out for.
Days of the Week in German, Months and How to Say the Date
Learn the days of the week and months in German with articles, abbreviations and pronunciation, plus seasons, dates like am 3. Oktober, years and holidays.
Telling Time in German: What Time Is It? (Halb Acht Explained)
Learn how to tell time in German: ask Wie spät ist es?, use the 24-hour clock, master Viertel nach and Viertel vor, and see why halb acht means 7:30.
How to Introduce Yourself in German: Ich heiße & Sample Intros
Everything you need to introduce yourself in German: ich heiße, ich komme aus, your age, job and hobbies, du vs. Sie, and two sample introductions with translations.
Essential German Phrases for Beginners: 60+ Survival Phrases
More than 60 essential German phrases for beginners, grouped by situation: greetings, not understanding, directions, shopping, eating out, small talk and emergencies.
Thank You in German: Danke schön, Vielen Dank & How to Reply
Learn how to say thank you in German, from a quick Danke to a formal Ich bin Ihnen sehr dankbar, plus phrases for emails and how to reply when someone thanks you.
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 Verbs with Prepositions: 40 Must-Know Combinations
The 40 most useful German verbs with prepositions, from warten auf to sich freuen über, with their cases, example sentences and how to use worauf and darauf.
Family Members in German: Vocabulary With Articles & Plurals
All the German family words you need, from Mutter and Oma to in-laws and step-siblings, with articles, plurals, possessives and everyday example sentences.
German Numbers 1–100 (and Beyond): How to Count in German
Learn German numbers from 0 to 100 and beyond, plus how to say years, prices, phone numbers, dates and the time, with clear tables and examples.
German Ways to Say You're Welcome, Likewise, and You Too (Complete Guide)
Someone wishes you a nice day. Someone thanks you for holding the door. Someone says 'Guten Appetit' before a meal. What do you say back? This guide covers all the ways to respond politely in German...
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.