What is the most common German phrase?

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’s weird in Germany?

18 Weird and Crazy Facts About Germany

• On the first day of first grade, every child gets a giant cone filled with toys and candy.
• Drinking alcohol in public is legal.
• College is free for everyone (even non-Germans)
• The government can (and will) reject weird baby names.
• Prostitution is legal.
• Everything is closed on Sundays.

What is a German person called?

Germans (German: Deutsche, pronounced [ˈdɔɪ̯t͡ʃə] ( listen)) are the natives or inhabitants of Germany, and sometimes more broadly any people who are of German descent or native speakers of the German language.

What should you not do in Germany?

Just don’t!

• Being unpunctual.
• Making noise.
• Making a spontaneous visit.
• Crossing the road when the light’s red.
• Phoning late in the evening.
• Disregarding waste separation rules.
• Raising your glass without making eye contact.
• Parking on the cycle path.

How hard is German?

With plenty of straightforward rules, German is not actually as hard to learn as most people think. And since English and German stem from the same language family, you might actually be surprised at the things you pick up without even trying! And on top of it all, it’s definitely a useful one, too.

What is ß called in English?

The German ligature (additional character): The letter ß, is also known as the “sharp S”, “eszett” or “scharfes S”, and is the only German letter that is not part of the Latin/Roman alphabet. The letter is pronounced (like the “s” in “see”).