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Practical German to English translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in English.
German and English at a glance
| German | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · ä ö ü ß | Latn · Aa |
| Typical word order | V2 / SOV | SVO |
| Word spacing | hallo · Welt | hello · world |
| Formality cues | du · Sie | you · Sir / Ms |
Common words and phrases in German and English
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Guten Tag | Hello |
| Guten Morgen | Good morning |
| Guten Abend | Good evening |
| Auf Wiedersehen | Goodbye |
| Bitte | Please |
| Danke | Thank you |
| Gern geschehen | You’re welcome |
| Entschuldigen Sie | Excuse me |
| Es tut mir leid | I’m sorry |
| Wie geht es Ihnen? | How are you? |
| Mir geht es gut, danke | I’m fine, thank you |
| Ja | Yes |
| Nein | No |
| Vielleicht | Maybe |
| Ich verstehe nicht | I don’t understand |
| Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? | Could you repeat that, please? |
| Sprechen Sie Englisch? | Do you speak English? |
| Ich brauche Hilfe | I need help |
| Können Sie mir helfen? | Can you help me? |
| Wo ist die Toilette? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Wo ist…? | Where is…? |
| Wie viel kostet das? | How much does this cost? |
| Wie spät ist es? | What time is it? |
| Ich heiße… | My name is… |
| Schön, Sie kennenzulernen | Nice to meet you |
Before using your English translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in English and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified English speaker for a final review.