German travel phrasebook
Learn German you’ll actually use on the road.
Phrases for Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Organized by scenarios like airports, taxis, hotels, and dining—each with native audio and offline access.
Why travelers use PhraseLog
Arrive prepared for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
- • Long-distance trains phrases with quick search and native audio.
- • Car rentals phrases with quick search and native audio.
- • Hotels phrases with quick search and native audio.
- • Cafes & beer gardens phrases with quick search and native audio.
- • Save your own German lines with auto-translation so you never fumble key details.
Quick German phrases
Sound prepared in seconds
These are the phrases U.S. travelers reach for most. Listen once, save favorites, and replay offline whenever you need them.
Where is the platform?
Wo ist der Bahnsteig?
Say it like: vo ist der BAHN-shtyg
I have a booking.
Ich habe eine Buchung.
Say it like: ikh HAH-be eye-nuh BOO-hoong
Card or cash?
Karte oder Bar?
Say it like: KAR-tuh oh-der bar
Still or sparkling water?
Still oder mit Kohlensäure?
Say it like: shtill oh-der mit COAL-en-zoy-reh
Ready before you land
Download the German pack on Wi‑Fi, then keep it offline. Pull up phrases for customs, taxi stands, hotels, restaurants, and emergencies without worrying about data.
- • Pin the phrases you’ll use on your route.
- • Show locals the text if pronunciation is tough.
- • Save your booking details and allergies in German.
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Join travelers who use PhraseLog to get through airports, rideshares, and restaurants without awkward pauses.