German Slang

The German Language

German slang by Street Talk Savvy. German is the base language from where languages like High and Low German, Dutch and English are derived from. These days German is spoken as an official language of Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and the majority of Switzerland. There are many different dialects, especially in Switzerland and Austria,  South Tyrol in Italy and Limburg in Belguim.  The main dialects that exist within Germany and are large enough to take notice of are Bavarian and Swabian and Badner which cover the whole of southern Germany, Alsatian in France, Plattdeutsch in northern Germany, while Hessian, Saxon, East Frisian and Plattdeutsch are main dialects of the north. It might be noted that Plattdeutsch is the current dialect from where the inhabitants of current day England migrated from.

These days as High German is spoken in all the big cities in Germany, thereare German Slang words that are understood all over German. Of course regional differences exist. Swiss Slang and Austrian Slang can and usually have their own slang words that are not understood in other German speaking countries.

Greetings / Salutations

Adee (Baden)
Adieu

Alles klar/ gut?
Is all well/ good?

Auf Wiederhören
Hear from you again (on the telephone)

Auf Wiedersehen (formal)
See you later

Bis Morgen
See you tomorrow

Bis Bald
See you real soon

Bis Später
See you later

Es geht schon
So- so (reply to how are things?)

Fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause
Feel at home

Gude
Hey (the state of Hess)

Guten Apettit!
Enjoy your meal

Guten Morgen mein Herr. Haben sie gut geschlafen?
Good morning Sir. Did you sleep well?

Guten Tag
Good day (used until the evening)

Guten Rutsch
Good slide (into the New Year)

Grüss Gott
Greetings to God (used in Baden-Würrtemburg-Bavaria & Austria)

Hallo Alter
Hey dude

Machts gut
Good luck

Komm gut heim
I hope you get home safely

Leb wohl!
Farewell!

Moin
Morning (northern Germany)

Schön dich kennengelernt zu haben
Nice to meet you

Schönen Tag noch
Have a good day

Servus
Hello, Goodbye (Bavaria)

Tschüss
See you later

Viel Glück
Lot’s of luck

Wie gehts dir?/ Wie geht es Ihnen?
How are you? (informal/formal)

Es geht schon! Mir gehts gut/ fabelhaft Liebling/ ausgezeichnet
I’m ok (so-so) I’m good/ fabulous darling/ excellent

Sehr erfreut
Pleased to meet you (formal)

Vielen dank. Das ist sehr nett!
Thanks a lot. That was very nice!

Vielen dank für die blumen
Thanks for the flowers. (I believe this is a song, but used on occassions to be nice to someone)

Wie gehts, wie stehts?
Vee Gai-Tss, Vee Stai-Tss(rhyming)

Was geht bei dir Alter?
What’s going on dude?

Was’n los Alter?
What’s happening dude?

Contrary to what you may think, this sign is telling you where the exit is.

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German Slang Phrases

Here are some German phrases for when you want to make people laugh, to  give commands, for food and how to say something is cool in German.

What are some funny sayings in German? Sayings and slang uses for food? How do you say something is “cool” in German? Well there are many words to say this.

To find some more German Phrases click the link

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 German Romance and Pick Up Lines

Flowers for your love interest

What are some common and good German romance phrases and pick up lines to say to your love interest or loved one? If you feel frustrated because you can’t express yourself, at the most important time, Street Talk Savvy comes to the rescue. Study below and you could have remarkable results, and maybe you can find your own Heidi Klum or Arnie Schwarzenegger.

Our sections include “On the Hunt” when you are looking for love and saying what you like or think to your friends. Romancecovers the times when you are in love and how to express yourself to a native German speaker. Click here for German Romance and Pick Up Lines

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German Slang- In The Bar

Having a relaxing Pils or ready to paint the town red. German Slang- In the Bar has got you covered for what to say when you are having a night out and a good time at the same time.

Jetzt gehts ab!
The party starts now!Click here for German Slang-In the Bar

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German Slang- Having A Laugh

German Slang- Having a Laugh is all about funny things that you might what to say in German. If you want to make people laugh and say funny things then this is the page for you.

“Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof“
I only understand train station (I don’t understand a word, you can also say Bahnhof for short and people will understand what you mean

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German Slang- Get Things Off Your Chest

German Slang-Get Things Off Your Chest gives you  phrases when you really need to explain the way you feel and not alwas in a happy way. Also you might hear soemone else do the same and it might be directed at you. Learn the phrases we have listed and you will know what they want and maybe save yourself from a bit of trouble

Ich werde ein ernstes Gespräch mit meinem Kissen haben
I’m going to have a serious talk with my pillow (when you are really tired)

Click here for German Slang- Get Things Off Your Chest

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