10 essential German phrases for describing your daily routine
Master the art of sharing your day in German with these key phrases tailored for everyday life.
Talking about what you do each day is a fundamental part of everyday conversation. Whether you're chatting with new friends, practicing your German, or just explaining your schedule, these phrases will help you connect. This pack focuses on common activities from waking up to winding down. Use them to build confidence and express yourself more naturally as you describe your typical day or a specific day's events.
What this lesson covers
Core German words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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- Ich wache um 7 Uhr auf.ish vah-kuh um zayn oo-er owfI wake up at 7 o'clock.
- Ich stehe um halb 8 auf.ish shtay-uh um hahlp at owfI get up at half past 7.
- Zuerst putze ich meine Zähne.tsoo-erst poot-suh ish mah-nuh tsay-nuhFirst, I brush my teeth.
- Ich frühstücke Müsli.ish froo-shtook-uh mew-sleeI eat muesli for breakfast.
- Ich gehe zur Arbeit.ish gay tsoor ahr-biteI go to work.
- Ich arbeite von 9 bis 5.ish ahr-by-tuh fon noyn bis funfI work from 9 to 5.
- Ich esse zu Mittag in der Kantine.ish ess-uh tsoo mit-tahg in dehr kahn-tee-nuhI eat lunch in the canteen.
- Am Abend sehe ich fern.ahm ah-bent zay-uh ish fehrnIn the evening, I watch TV.
- Ich lese ein Buch.ish lay-zuh ine boochI read a book.
- Ich gehe um 23 Uhr ins Bett.ish gay oom tsvee-ont-sish oo-er ins betI go to bed at 11 o'clock.
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