Planning a trip to Austria? While many Austrians speak English, knowing some essential German phrases will make your journey smoother and help you connect with locals. From ordering food to asking for directions, this guide covers the must-know vocabulary for an unforgettable Austrian adventure.
Basic Greetings and Polite Expressions
Mastering simple greetings and polite phrases is a great way to make a good impression. Austrians appreciate when visitors attempt to speak their language, even if it’s just a few words.
- Hello – Hallo
- Good morning – Guten Morgen
- Good afternoon – Guten Tag
- Good evening – Guten Abend
- Goodbye – Auf Wiedersehen / Tschüss (casual)
- Please – Bitte
- Thank you – Danke
- You’re welcome – Gern geschehen
- Excuse me / Sorry – Entschuldigung
- Yes – Ja
- No – Nein
Asking for Directions
Navigating Austria’s charming streets and breathtaking landscapes becomes easier with these phrases.
- Where is…? – Wo ist…?
- How do I get to…? – Wie komme ich zu…?
- Left – Links
- Right – Rechts
- Straight ahead – Geradeaus
- Near – In der Nähe
- Far – Weit
- Train station – Bahnhof
- Airport – Flughafen
- Bus stop – Bushaltestelle
Ordering Food & Drinks
Austrian cuisine is a must-try! Use these phrases when dining out.
- I would like… – Ich hätte gern…
- Menu, please. – Die Speisekarte, bitte.
- What do you recommend? – Was empfehlen Sie?
- I am vegetarian. – Ich bin Vegetarier.
- Water – Wasser
- Beer – Bier
- Wine – Wein
- Check, please. – Die Rechnung, bitte.
Shopping & Payments
Shopping in Austria? These phrases will help you make purchases smoothly.
- How much does it cost? – Wie viel kostet das?
- Do you accept credit cards? – Akzeptieren Sie Kreditkarten?
- Cash only – Nur Bargeld
- I would like to buy this. – Ich möchte das kaufen.
- Can I try this on? – Kann ich das anprobieren?
- Too expensive – Zu teuer
- Cheaper – Billiger
Emergencies & Health
In case of emergencies, knowing these phrases can be life-saving.
- Help! – Hilfe!
- Call an ambulance! – Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen!
- I need a doctor. – Ich brauche einen Arzt.
- Where is the nearest hospital? – Wo ist das nächste Krankenhaus?
- I am allergic to… – Ich bin allergisch gegen…
- My passport is lost. – Mein Pass ist verloren gegangen.
- I need the police. – Ich brauche die Polizei.
Transportation & Accommodation
Whether booking a hotel or using public transport, these phrases are essential.
- I have a reservation. – Ich habe eine Reservierung.
- Do you have a room available? – Haben Sie ein Zimmer frei?
- What time is check-in? – Wann ist der Check-in?
- I need a taxi. – Ich brauche ein Taxi.
- Where is the nearest metro station? – Wo ist die nächste U-Bahn-Station?
- How much is a ticket? – Wie viel kostet ein Ticket?
- One ticket to Vienna, please. – Ein Ticket nach Wien, bitte.
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