First, it’s important to know that even something as simple as saying “Hello” in German can be more complicated than you might imagine. This is because German culture mai… See more

In this section we’ll look at some of the most common German greetings and farewells. Since you might encounter a lot of strangers — especially if you’re traveling — we’ll star… See more

When you greet a German speaker, you’ll want to use the proper form of address — Sie(formal “you”) or du / ihr (informal “you”), as we discussed earlier. In addition, you’ll need to kn… See more

The greetings and farewells we’ve explored are some of the most importantGerman words and phrases for beginners. Try to listen for them in real German-language media, so y… See more