What are the most popular German words?

100 most frequently used German words

  • der / die / das (def. art.) the; (dem. pron.)
  • und (conj.) and.
  • sein (verb) to be; (aux./perfect tense)
  • in (prep.) in [variation: im in the]
  • ein (indef. art.) a, an; (pron.) one (of)
  • zu (prep.) to, at; (adv.) too.
  • haben (verb) to have; (aux./perfect tense)
  • ich (pers. pron.) I.

What is the most German word?

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What are the basic German words?

Basic German Phrases

  • Guten Tag = Good morning.
  • Hallo = Hello.
  • Ich heiße … = My name is …
  • Sprechen Sie Englisch? = Do you speak English?
  • Wie heißt du? = What’s your name?
  • Wie geht es dir? = How are you?
  • Gut, danke = Fine, thank you.
  • Nett, Sie kennen zu lernen = Nice to meet you.

What are the most common German words?

Top 100 Most Common German Words. 1. der / die / das (def. art.) the; (dem. pron.) that, those; (rel. pron) who, that. 2. und (conj.) and. 3. sein (verb) to be; (aux./perfect tense) 4. in (prep.) in [variation: im in the] 5. ein (indef. art.) a, an; (pron.) one (of) 6. zu (prep.) to, at; (adv.) too. 7. haben (verb) to have; (aux./perfect tense)

What are some common German sayings?

Saying hello. The most common ways to greet someone in German are. Hallo (Hello) Grüß Gott (Hello [in Southern Germany]) Guten Morgen (Good morning) Guten Tag (Hello, Good afternoon) Guten Abend (Good evening)

What are some common German expressions?

Alter! This is one of my favourite German expressions.

  • Moin. Moin is the shortening of the phrase,”Guten Morgen” or good morning in parts of northern Germany.
  • Geil. Geil is a word used to describe anything you feel is cool,tasty or an interesting surprise.
  • Irre. Irre is used the same way in German as crazy!
  • Krass.
  • Lecker.
  • Assi.
  • Hammer.
  • Bescheuert.
  • Quatsch.