Greetings & Basic Expressions
The phrases for almost any conversation — saying hello, checking in on someone, or knowing how to leave politely. Start here if you're just getting comfortable with everyday German.
Guten Morgen is the standard greeting, Morgen is what friends and coworkers actually say. When to use the short form and when to stick with the full one.
Gute Nacht is the neutral standard, Schlaf gut is warmer for people you know well. Ways to say good night in German and when each one actually fits.
Tschüss for friends, Auf Wiedersehen for formal settings, Ciao for casual Berlin - six ways to say goodbye in German and when each one fits.
Hallo, Guten Tag, Servus, and more - six ways to say hello in German, when to use each one, and the real difference between Hallo and Guten Tag.
Wie geht's works on anyone, Wie geht es Ihnen is strictly formal. Five ways to ask how someone's doing in German and when each one actually fits.
Bitte is the everyday reply, Gern geschehen adds real warmth, Keine Ursache is more formal. Five ways to say you're welcome in German and when to use them.