How do you ask someone for directions to the train station?
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Entschuldigung, können Sie mir bitte sagen, wo der Bahnhof ist? |
| Use 'Entschuldigung' to get attention politely. |
| 2 | What is the German phrase for 'Could you help me, please?'? | Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen? | Use 'Könnten Sie' for formal assistance. |
| 3 | How do you ask if a place is nearby? | Ist es in der Nähe? | Combine with 'Wo ist...' to specify location. |
| 4 | What phrase can you use to clarify if you didn't understand something? | Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? | Means 'Could you repeat that, please?' |
| 5 | How do you politely ask for the price of an item? | Wie viel kostet das? | Use 'das' to refer to the item you're interested in. |
| 6 | What is a polite way to ask for help if you're lost? | Entschuldigung, ich bin verloren. Können Sie mir helfen? | Combine apology with request for assistance. |
| 7 | How do you ask where a specific bus or tram stops? | Wo ist die Bushaltestelle für Linie ___? | Fill in the line number for specificity. |
| 8 | What phrase can you use to ask if there's a restroom nearby? | Gibt es hier eine Toilette? | Use 'hier' to ask about the immediate area. |
| 9 | How do you ask someone for a slower speech or explanation? | Können Sie das bitte langsamer sagen? | Use for better understanding. |
| 10 | What is the German question for 'Can you show me on the map?'? | Können Sie mir das auf der Karte zeigen? | Use 'auf der Karte' for 'on the map'. |
| 11 | How do you ask if a street is accessible for pedestrians? | Ist die Straße für Fußgänger zugänglich? | Use 'Zugänglich' for accessibility. |
| 12 | What phrase do you use to ask if someone speaks English? | Sprechen Sie Englisch? | Useful if you're not confident in German. |
| 13 | How do you request someone to speak more slowly? | Können Sie bitte langsamer sprechen? | Polite and clear request. |
| 14 | What is the German way to ask if a shop is open? | Ist das Geschäft geöffnet? | Use 'geöffnet' for 'open'. |
| 15 | How do you politely ask for a specific item in a store? | Haben Sie ___? | Fill in with the item name, e.g., 'Brot' for bread. |
| 16 | How do you ask for assistance with a public transport ticket machine? | Entschuldigung, können Sie mir bei der Fahrkarte helfen? | Use 'bei der Fahrkarte' for 'with the ticket'. |
| 17 | What is the phrase to ask if a street leads to a certain destination? | Führt diese Straße zu ___? | Complete with your destination, e.g., 'der Innenstadt'. |
| 18 | How do you ask if a location is safe or secure? | Ist dieser Ort sicher? | Useful for unfamiliar places. |
| 19 | What phrase can you use to ask for a recommendation for a nearby restaurant? | Können Sie mir ein gutes Restaurant in der Nähe empfehlen? | Use 'empfehlen' for 'recommend'. |
| 20 | How do you ask someone if they can help translate a word? | Können Sie mir das Wort übersetzen? | Use 'übersetzen' for 'translate'. |
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