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10 essential German phrases for small talk with neighbours
Break the ice and build community with these simple German phrases for chatting with your neighbours.
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Living in Germany, a friendly chat over the fence or in the hallway can go a long way to building good relationships. These phrases will help you initiate conversation, ask how they are, and respond politely, making your interactions smoother and more pleasant.
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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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Hallo! Wie geht's?
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Hallo! Wie geht es Ihnen?HA-loh! Vee gate ess EE-nen?Hello! How are you? (formal)
- Hallo! Wie geht's?HA-loh! Vee gates?Hello! How's it going? (informal)
- Danke, gut. Und Ihnen?DANK-eh, goot. Oont EE-nen?Thanks, fine. And you? (formal)
- Danke, gut. Und dir?DANK-eh, goot. Oont deer?Thanks, fine. And you? (informal)
- Schönes Wetter heute!SHUR-ness VET-ter HOY-teh!Nice weather today!
- Ist es nicht zu heiß/kalt?Ist ess neecht tzoo HICE/KALT?Isn't it too hot/cold?
- Haben Sie einen schönen Tag!HA-ben zee EYE-nen SHUR-nen TAHG!Have a nice day! (formal)
- Mach's gut!Machs goot!Take care! (informal)
- Wir sehen uns später!Veer ZAY-en oons SHPAY-ter!See you later!
- Entschuldigen Sie die Störung.Ent-SHOOL-dee-gen zee dee SHTUR-oong.Excuse me for disturbing you.
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