Common German Phrases for Travel
Updated July 6, 2026
The most useful German travel phrases are Entschuldigung (excuse me), Ich verstehe nicht (I don't understand), and Ich möchte (I would like). Here are the essentials for asking for help and getting around politely.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Entschuldigung | excuse me |
| Ich verstehe nicht | I don't understand |
| Sprechen Sie Englisch? | do you speak English? |
| Wo ist ...? | where is ...? |
| Wie viel kostet das? | how much is that? |
| Ich möchte ... | I would like ... |
| Die Rechnung, bitte | the bill, please |
| Hilfe! | help! |
| Können Sie mir helfen? | can you help me? |
| Wo ist die Toilette? | where is the toilet? |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say I don't understand in German?
- You say Ich verstehe nicht. To ask whether someone speaks English, use Sprechen Sie Englisch?, and Entschuldigung (excuse me) politely opens almost any request.
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