Most Germans speak at least basic English, but you will encounter many that don’t. When visiting smaller villages in the eastern parts of the country and Bavaria, carry a phrasebook and a bit of patience. Wherever you are, preface any questions with a polite Sprechen Sie Englisch? (Do you speak English?) When out at restaurants, bars, and attractions, a simple Bitte (Please) and Danke (Thank You) go a long way. Even if your command of German is shaky, most Germans will appreciate your effort to speak their native tongue.
With a little bit of effort, you can make yourself easily understood in German. German pronunciation, for the most part, is consistent with spelling. There are no silent letters, and all nouns are capitalized ...more
The following phrasebook is meant to provide only the very rudimentary phrases you will need in your travels. Nothing can replace a full-fledged phrasebook or a pocket-sized English-German dictionary ...more
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