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Essential phrases for your next trip

Traveling abroad opens up new worlds of adventure, culture and unique experiences. As we venture to the far corners of the earth to explore the secrets of ancient civilizations or marvel at the natural wonders of our planet, one thing quickly becomes clear: language is our key to a more in-depth understanding of the places we visit.

How many times have we stood in a quaint alleyway in a foreign city, surrounded by historic buildings and bustling markets, and suddenly felt isolated because we couldn’t read the signs or understand the locals? This is where the magic of language skills comes into play. A simple “hello” or “thank you” can open doors, bring a smile and break the ice.

General greetings and courtesies

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
Hello / Good dayHallo / Guten TagBonjour / Bonne journéeCiao / Buona giornataHola / Buenos días
Good morningGuten MorgenBonjourBuongiornoBuenos días
Good eveningGuten AbendBonsoirBuona seraBuenas noches
GoodbyeAuf WiedersehenAu revoirArrivederciAdiós
PleaseBitteS’il vous plaîtPer favorePor favor,
Thank youDankeMerciGrazieGracias
Excuse me / SorryEntschuldigungExcusez-moiMi dispiaceLo siento
YesJaQuiSiSi
NoNeinNonNoNo

Orientation and transportation

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
Where is …?Wo ist …?Où est … ?Dove si trova…?¿Dónde está…?
How do I get to…?Wie komme ich zu …?Comment se rendre à … ?Come si arriva a …?¿Cómo llego a …?
LeftLinksLiensCollegamentiEnlaces
RightRechtsDroiteDirittoDerecha
Straight aheadGeradeausTout droitSempre drittoTodo derecho
Bus stopBushaltestelleArrêt de busFermata dell’autobusParada de autobús
Train stationBahnhofGare ferroviaireStazione ferroviariaEstación de ferrocarril
AirportFlughafenAéroportAeroportoAeropuerto

In the restaurant

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
The menu, please.Die Speisekarte, bitte.Le menu, s’il vous plaît.Il menu, per favore.El menú, por favor.
I would like …Ich hätte gern …Je voudrais …Vorrei …Me gustaría …
Could I have the bill, please?Könnte ich bitte die Rechnung haben?Puis-je avoir la facture, s’il vous plaît?Potrei avere la fattura per favore?¿Podría darme la factura, por favor?
A water, pleaseEin Wasser bitteUne eau, s’il vous plaîtUn’acqua, per favoreUn agua, por favor
A beer, pleaseEin Bier bitteUne bière, s’il vous plaîtUna birra, per favoreUna cerveza, por favor.
How much does it cost?Wie viel kostet das?Combien ça coûte?Quanto costa?¿Cuánto cuesta?

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Emergencies

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
Help!Hilfe!Au secours!Aiuto!¡Ayuda!
Call the police!Rufen Sie die Polizei!Appelez la police!Chiamate la polizia!¡Llama a la policía!
I need a doctor!Ich benötige einen Arzt!J’ai besoin d’un médecin!Ho bisogno di un medico!¡Necesito un médico!
Where is the hospital?Wo ist das Krankenhaus?Où est l’hôpital?Dov’è l’ospedale?¿Dónde está el hospital?
I am lost.Ich habe mich verirrt.Je me suis perdu.Ho perso la strada.He perdido el rumbo.

Accommodation

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
Do you have a room available?Haben Sie ein Zimmer frei?Vous avez une chambre libre?Avete una stanza disponibile?¿Tiene alguna habitación disponible?
How much is a night?Wie viel kostet eine Übernachtung?Combien coûte une nuitée?Quanto costa un pernottamento?¿Cuánto cuesta una pernoctación?
I have a reservation.Ich habe eine Reservierung.J’ai une réservation.Ho una prenotazione.Tengo una reserva.
Where is the nearest hotel?Wo ist das nächste Hotel?Où est l’hôtel le plus proche?Dove si trova l’hotel più vicino?¿Dónde está el hotel más cercano?

Shopping

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish
How much does this cost?Wie viel kostet das?Combien ça coûte?Quanto costa?¿Cuánto cuesta?
Can you please give me a discount?Können Sie mir einen Rabatt geben?Pouvez-vous me donner une réduction?Potete farmi uno sconto?¿Puede hacerme un descuento?
I’m just looking.Ich schaue nur.Je ne fais que regarder.Sto solo cercando.Sólo estoy mirando.
Where is the fitting room?Wo ist die Umkleidekabine?Où se trouvent les vestiaires?Dov’è lo spogliatoio?¿Dónde está el vestuario?

These phrases can help you find your way around in many everyday situations when you are in a foreign country. It can also be helpful to have a small phrasebook app or a translation device with you to help you communicate even better.

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