1. Of course
   Nothing, thanks
2. I'm sorry.
   Can you translate that?

The German phrase "Es tut mir leid" is used when apologizing. It translates to "It causes me sorrow" and is used to express the sorrow or regret felt for some wrongdoing.

1. Thank you very much
   I‘m going to the park.
2. I’m doing well.
   I reserved a table.

"Vielen Dank" is an expression of gratitude. Regularly, "Dank," meaning "thank you," is used. However, to express extreme gratitude, "vielen" is added to the phrase to mean "thank you very much."

1. Breakfast
   No problem
2. Enjoy your meal.
   Around the corner

As in English, the phrase "no problem" is often used in place of "you're welcome." In German, this is said as "kein Problem." It is used in response to "Dank," "Dank schön" and "vielen Dank."

1. Forgive me.
   The check, please
2. Excuse me.
   Do you have souvenirs?

"Entschuldigung" can be used both to request pardoning and to request someone's attention. The more polite form of this expression is "Entschuldigung Sie."

1. A glass of water, please
   To the airport, please
2. It's far away.
   I don't know.

"Ich weiß nicht" directly translates to "I know not." However, in English, it means "I don't know." It is used when someone lacks the knowledge or is not well informed on a topic.

1. I speak English.
   Can you translate that?
2. The museum isn’t open.
   I reserved a table.

"Ich spreche Englisch" is a German phrase which means "I speak English." It lets others know that you are familiar with the English language. The expression can be adjusted to indicate knowledge of other languages by simply changing the end. For example, "Ich spreche Franzosisch" means "I speak French."

1. You're welcome.
   Of course
2. I‘m going to the park.
   Nothing, thanks

The words "bitte" and "schön" separately mean "please" and "beautiful." When placed together, however, they mean "you're welcome." The phrase can be used in response to "thank you."

1. Do I know you?
   Where are you going?
2. Can you help me?
   What are you doing?

"Wohin gehen Sie?" is used to ask someone where they are going. "Gehen" here is the conjugated form of the verb gehen (going) for the second person formal. "Wohin" is the interrogative word for "where."

1. I’m doing well.
   Forgive me.
2. Breakfast
   Good morning

"Guten Morgen" is a form of greeting. It means "good morning" and can be used until noon. Another way of greeting someone during the day is "Guten Tag."

1. The check, please
   I don't understand.
2. I reserved a table.
   A glass of water, please

"Ich verstehe nicht" translates into "I understand not." This phrase is used to express a lack of understanding. The German verb for "understand" is "verstehe." It is followed by the adverb "nicht," which means not.

1. Do you have souvenirs?
   I need some help.
2. Can you translate that?
   The museum isn’t open.

This is a very important expression for tourists and foreign visitors to German-speaking countries. The phrase "Ich brauche Hilfe" means "I need help" and can be used to request assistance if you're confused or helpless.

1. Do you have a job?
   How old are you?
2. Where is the train station?
   What is your name?

"Wie heißen Sie?" is used to ask someone what their name is. It is a formal expression and so uses "Sie," which is the German formal pronoun for you. In a more friendly setting, the phrase "Wie heißt du?" can be used.

1. How old are you?
   How are you?
2. Do you work here?
   How is the food?

"Wie geht's?" is a shortened form of the phrase "Wie geht es?" The expression is used to ask someone how they are doing. The response may be "Mir geht's gut" or simply "gut," which means "I am ok."

1. Will you please repeat that?
   How was breakfast?
2. How much for the apple?
   Do you have a dog?

"Bitte wiederholen Sie?" is a formal question, requesting someone to repeat themselves. "Wiederholen" is the verb "to repeat," while "bitte" is the German word for "please."

1. Of course
   Forgive me.
2. I‘m going to the park.
   I don't speak much German.

The expression "Ich spreche nicht viel Deutsch" is used to let someone know that you are not very fluent in the German language. It translates into "I don't speak much German."

1. What kind of shoe is that?
   What time is it?
2. Could you speak slower?
   Do you know my name?

"Könnnen Sie langsamer sprechen?" is a phrase used to formally ask someone to speak slower. The first verb "können" (could) is conjugated, while the second, "sprechen" (speak) remains in the infinitive form.

1. You're so silly!
   See you later!
2. Go away!
   You suck!

"Bis später" is a phrase used in place of "goodbye." It means "see you later" and is often used between individuals who are sure of crossing paths again at a later date. Other greetings used in place of "goodbye" or "see you later" are "bis bald" and "bis dann."

1. Do you speak English?
   Are you from England?
2. Do you know she's not English?
   How do you say "hello" in English?

"Sprechen Sie Englisch?" is the formal way of asking someone whether they are familiar with the English language. This question comes in handy for tourists and foreigners visiting German-speaking countries.

1. I’m doing well.
   Nothing, thanks
2. Can you translate that?
   I'm lost.

"Ich habe mich verlaufen" directly translates into "I have lost my way." It is used when you are physically lost and unaware of your location. By letting someone know that you are lost, you can receive help in the form of directions.

1. How much is that?
   Where's the pizza?
2. Did you pay for it?
   What is your surname?

This German phrase is commonly used when shopping. "Wie viel kostet das?" is used to ask how much an item costs. "Wie" here is the interrogative word for "how," and "kostet" is the conjugated form of the verb "kosten," which means to cost.

1. Did you drop something?
   Do you have the passport?
2. Where are you from?
   What kind of job do you have?

When directly translated into English, "Wo kommst du her?" becomes "Where come you here?" The actual meaning is "Where are you from?" It is used to inquire about someone's background and is most often used to ask for someone's country of origin.

1. The museum isn’t open.
   Forgive me.
2. Nice to meet you.
   Of course

"Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen" is an expression which means "nice to meet you." It is a polite response, used after being introduced to someone new. "Kennenzulernen" is the verb "to know" (somebody).

1. Is your name John?
   Where is the mall?
2. What would you like?
   Do you have money?

"Was möchten Sie?" translates into "What would you like?" in English. This phrase can be used to inquire about someone's choice at a restaurant, store or in general.

1. Did you shower this morning?
   May I see a map?
2. How are you?
   What is going on?

The German expression "Darf ich mir einen Stadtplan ansehen?" is used to request a map. This could be a very useful phrase for tourists when they become lost or don't know where something is located.

1. Goodbye
   Of course
2. I‘m going to the park.
   I’m doing well.

"Auf Wiedersehen" is a formal way of saying "goodbye." Directly translated, it means "at the next seeing." It can be used interchangeably with the phrase "tschuss," which means "bye."

1. What day is it?
   Are you hungry?
2. What are you doing today?
   What do you need?

"Was brauchen Sie?" is used to formally ask someone what they need. The verb for "need" here is "brauchen," while "was" is the interrogative word for "what."

1. What kind of bank is that?
   Do you own the bank?
2. Can the people at the bank speak English?
   Where is the bank?

Another useful phrase for tourists, "Wo ist die Bank?" means "Where is the bank?" "Wo" is the interrogative word for "where" in German.

1. Can you translate that?
   The museum isn’t open.
2. Nothing, thanks
   Yes, please

"Ja, bitte" is the German expression meaning "yes, please." It is the formal response when responding positively to an offer. Simply saying "ja" comes off as being impolite.

1. Why is the bathroom so dirty?
   Why is the bathroom so small?
2. Where is the bathroom?
   Why are you in the bathroom?

This expression is used to inquire about the location of the nearby bathrooms. "Wo ist die Toilette?" means "Where is the bathroom?" "Toilette" here should not be confused with "Dusche," which is the shower.

1. Can I see the menu, please?
   Do you know where you're going?
2. What's his name?
   Do you have a job?

"Kann ich bitte die Speisekarte sehen?" is an expression most heard in restaurants. It is used to politely request a menu.

1. I’m doing well.
   Congratulations
2. Of course
   I‘m going to the park.

The German expression "Glückwünsche" means "congratulations." It can be used to congratulate someone on an achievement or event, such as a graduation, pregnancy or marriage.

1. I'll hit you.
   I hate you.
2. Leave me alone.
   Of course

This German phrase is used when someone is bothered or irritated and is asking someone else to go away. "Lassen Sie mich in Ruhe" means "Leave me alone" or "Leave me in peace."

1. I reserved a table.
   Do you have souvenirs?
2. Help!
   Attention!

The German word "Achtung" on its own means "attention." It can be used as a call for attention or as a warning to be careful. It can be seen in danger zones.

1. What are you looking for?
   Do you have a tissue?
2. Have you eaten?
   How do you spell your name?

"Was suchen Sie?" means "What are you looking for?" It is a simple structured sentence using a pronoun and verb. The verb "suchen" means "to look" and "was" means "what."

1. Forgive me.
   Can you translate that?
2. I need some information.
   The museum isn’t open.

The phrase "Ich brauche Auskunft" is used to request information or to let someone know that you are in need of information. It directly translates into "I need information" and can be a very useful phrase for tourists.