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Basic German phrases

In the table below you will find some words and phrases which can be considered as the absolute essentials of a conversation in German language, especially if you want to introduce yourself and greet someone.
Basic Phrases
Guten Tag [hello, good day]
Guten Morgen [good morning]
Guten Abend [good evening]
Gute Nacht [good night]
Auf Wiedersehen [good bye]
Bitte [please]
Danke [thank you]
Ja [yes]
Nein [no]
Entschuldigung [excuse me]
Ich heisse ... [my name is ...]
Ich bin SŸdafrikaner [I am South African]
Please note that in southern Germany - especially in Bavaria - GrŸss Gott is preferred instead of saying "Guten Tag".