In preparing for a year abroad, it naturally follows that one should brush up on their foreign language skills. I mean, my German is pretty good, but admittedly rusty after being back stateside for a year! As I was sitting down to go over some key terms and phrases, I thought it might be entertaining to list some typical (along with some less-conventional) German phrases that might come in handy should any of you make it over to visit me!
Where is the bathroom?
Wo ist das WC?
Where is the train station?
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
I would like a beer.
Ich moechte ein Bier.
How much does it cost?
Wie viel kostet es?
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
What would you recommend?
Was wuerden Sie empfehlen?
Some less conventional phrases (Going for a laugh here):
I hate this shitty weather.
Ich hasse dieses beschissene Wetter!
That baby is ugly as sin!
Das Baby ist haesslich wie die Nacht!
Holy shit!
Ach du heilige Scheisse!
I have such a hangover...
Ich habe SO einen grossen Kater.
Piss off!
Verpiss dich!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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Holy Shit looks like wayyyy too much work for my liking.
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