Useful and Simple German Phrases

You hear it a lot: Germans speak English well, and it is fairly easy to travel around Germany without knowing a single word of the German Muttersprache.

This is especially true for the bigger cities and tourist destinations in Germany; you hear a lot of English on the streets of Berlin and Munich, thanks to an ever-growing community of American expats.

Still, wouldn't it be great to exchange some German greetings and niceties with German locals? A little German can go such a long way and is always appreciated.
Have a look at our Useful German Phrases; simple, basic, and helpful for any traveler.