10 essential German phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate German cities like a local with these key taxi phrases.
Whether you're arriving at an airport, heading to a hotel, or exploring a new city, knowing how to communicate with a taxi driver is invaluable. These phrases will help you get to your destination smoothly. Don't worry about extensive grammar; these core expressions cover the most common scenarios. They'll ensure you can state your destination, ask about the fare, and confirm your arrival with confidence.
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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Words 1–10
- Ich brauche ein Taxi.ish brow-khuh ayn tak-seeI need a taxi.
- Können Sie mich bitte zu dieser Adresse fahren?kuh-nen zee mish bit-tuh tsoo dee-zer ad-ress-eh fah-renCan you please drive me to this address?
- Was kostet die Fahrt nach [Ort]?vas kos-tet dee fahrt nakh [ort]How much does the trip to [place] cost?
- Bitte fahren Sie mich zum Hauptbahnhof.bit-tuh fah-ren zee mish tsoom howpt-bah-hohfPlease drive me to the main train station.
- Fahren Sie mich bitte zu dieser Sehenswürdigkeit.fah-ren zee mish bit-tuh tsoo dee-zer zayns-vur-di-kightPlease drive me to this tourist attraction.
- Ist das ungefährlich?ist das oon-geh-fair-lihIs that approximately correct? (regarding fare)
- Halten Sie bitte hier an.hal-ten zee bit-tuh heer anPlease stop here.
- Ich möchte bezahlen.ish murkh-tuh beh-tsah-lenI would like to pay.
- Haben Sie Wechselgeld?hah-ben zee vek-sel-geltDo you have change?
- Vielen Dank!fee-len dankThank you very much!
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