Survival Phrases

Use these phrases when arriving at the airport counter to check in for your flight, drop off luggage, choose your seat, and receive your boarding pass.

Use these phrases when navigating airport security checkpoints, communicating with screening officers, and preparing your carry-on luggage for inspection.

Use these phrases to navigate passport control and customs smoothly when entering a German-speaking country.

Use these phrases at the airport baggage service desk when your checked luggage does not arrive and you need to report it and arrange delivery.

Use these phrases when purchasing train tickets at a service counter, selecting fares, and managing connections or delays in German-speaking countries.

Use these phrases to navigate public buses, trams, and metro systems smoothly across German-speaking cities.

Use these phrases when taking a taxi or rideshare in German-speaking countries to give directions, request stops, and manage payment smoothly.

Use these phrases to ask passersby for directions, understand route explanations, and confirm your way in everyday travel situations.

Use these phrases when picking up, inspecting, driving, and returning a rental car in German-speaking countries.

Use these phrases to navigate boarding, seat arrangements, in-flight comfort, and common travel issues on an airplane.

Use these phrases when dealing with delayed or cancelled transport, rebooking journeys, and resolving missed connections.

Use these phrases at a local tourist information office to ask for city maps, get sight recommendations, check opening hours, and arrange transit tickets or guided tours.

Use these phrases when renting a city bike or e-scooter at a local shop or using shared mobility services across German-speaking cities.