Native Dialogs in German

German in the restaurant These German phrases will help you communicate with restaurant staff.

Learn how to communicate (and sound natural) in a German restaurant.

Being late in German A few useful ways to apologize or make excuses in German when you are late.

How would you say this in German?

> My train was delayed.
> M___ Z__ h____ V_________.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/late?...

Warst du schon mal im Fernsehen? Tell Lena about the one time you were on television.

Have you ever been on TV? Tell Lena about it in #German.

German for leisure Fill your free time with these German sentences

How would you say this in German?

> As always, the weekend was too short.
> D__ W_________ w__ w__ i____ z_ k___.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/leisu...

German for emergencies What to say in German when you find yourself in an emergency.

Learn how to handle real-life emergencies in #German with practical phrases you’d actually need if things suddenly got serious.

How would you say this in German?

> I have to finish it by tomorrow.
> I__ m___ e_ b__ m_____ f_____ h____.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

Was darf ich dir heute bringen? Surprise your barman by ordering a non-alcoholic beer.

And now for something really useful: practice how to order drinks in #German.

How would you say this in German?

> You look tired.
> D· s····· m··· a··.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

Hast du schon deine Neujahrsvorsätze gebrochen? Tell Frank what your secret to a happy life is.

Tell Frank in German why you haven’t made any New Year’s resolutions this year. #ShoutOutforGerman

How would you say this in German?

> Just give me your phone.
> G____ S__ m__ e______ I__ H____.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

Being late in German A few useful ways to apologize or make excuses in German when you are late.

A fun way to brush up your German! 💬 This page has a short interactive mini-lesson all about phrases connected to being late — from apologies to excuses — with German examples and English meanings. Perfect for learners who want practical, everyday vocabulary!

Du siehst müde aus. Tell Christa why you haven't slept last night.

Tell Christa in German why you haven't slept last night. #ShoutOutforGerman

How would you say this in German?

> But I don’t want to talk about it.
> A___ i__ m_____ n____ d______ r____.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

But I almost never use it.
A___ i__ b______ e_ f___ n__.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

Magst du deinen Job immer noch? Tell Sebastian that you still love your job, even after all those years.

Tell Sebastian in German that you still love your job. Yes, really. #ShoutOutforGerman

Can you fix it quickly?
K_____ d_ d__ s______ r_________?

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

I always take the bus.
I__ f____ i____ m__ d__ B__.

Answer: www.nativedialogs.com/german/quiz?...

Was war das schlimmste Hotel, in dem du je übernachtet hast? Tell Hilda about the worst hotel you ever stayed in.

This should be fun: Tell Hilda in German about the worst hotel you ever stayed in. #ShoutOutforGerman

German phrases for illness and health Sentences in German about health, illness and recovery.

It’s the season of colds and sneezes, so these #German phrases may come in handy. #ShoutOutforGerman

Wir haben noch anderthalb Stunden bis zum nächsten Zug. Do you and Bernd want to eat something while you wait for your next train?

You and Bernd are waiting for a train. Bernd says he wants to go eat something before the train arrives. What do you answer? #ShoutOutforGerman

Talking about liking things in German Being able to say what you like and dislike is important in any language. Here's how to do it in Germam.

Look at all the ways of saying that you like something in German! #ShoutOutforGerman

Shout Out for German Calling all Germanophiles in the UK! It’s time to celebrate the German language in the UK! The German Embassy, together with the Goethe-Institut UK and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD...

#ShoutOutforGerman will return in January 2026 (19-24 January 2026), so please get ready to get involved!

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Rauchst du? Give Harald advice on how to quit smoking.

Give your friend advice in #German on how to quit smoking.

German phrases for the bus and tram With these sentences, you will definitely not get lost on public transport in any city in German-speaking countries.

You need to know these phrases if you want to talk about public transport in #German.

Benutzt du soziale Netzwerke? Talk to Katrin about how you use or don't use social networks.

Talk to Katrin in #German about how you use or don't use social networks.

Guten Tag, sind Sie bereit zu bestellen? Tell this waiter that you are not ready to order yet.

Here’s your chance to practice speaking #German in a restaurant.

Making an appointment in German How to arrange meetings in German, from an doctor's appointment to a meeting at work.

This is how you arrange doctor’s appointments and work meetings in #German.

Wie kommst du zur Arbeit? Talk to your coworker Ingrid about how you get to work every day.

Practice speaking #German with coworkers.