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used to express an indefinite, unspecific quantity or number, roughly equivalent to 'some' or 'a few' in English.

einige

A question asking for the current time

wie viel Uhr

Expression used to state a proportion of 30 percent in various contexts such as statistics, discounts, or analyses.

dreißig; Prozent

a quantity of twelve items, commonly used for countable things

ein Dutzend

Used to describe a quantity or number that exceeds one hundred.

mehr als; als

Used to indicate a quantity or number that is below ten.

weniger als

used to express an amount or frequency per year

pro Jahr

An approximate indication of quantity, here about 100

etwa; hundert

used to express a minimum quantity or number, often in requirements or descriptions

mindestens; fünfzig

Used to express an average or general tendency across data.

im Schnitt

Expression that something is of great personal importance.

Mir ist; das wichtig

Expressing a need or necessity

Ich brauche; etwas

Expression of feeling uncomfortable or uneasy about a specific situation or topic.

Ich fühle mich; in dieser Hinsicht; unwohl

Expression used to say that one does not have time for something.

Mir fehlt; dafür

Expression to emphasize the importance of personal boundaries, especially in interpersonal or professional contexts.

Es ist mir wichtig; zu

Polite formula used to briefly introduce oneself in a formal or semi‑formal situation.

Guten Tag; darf ich mich kurz vorstellen

Expression of pleasure at being able to welcome someone at a particular place, commonly used in formal or business contexts.

Freut mich,; zu dürfen

Ausdruck, um sich in einer neuen Umgebung oder Gruppe vorzustellen

Ich bin neu hier; also lass mich mich kurz vorstellen

Expression of joy when meeting someone for the first time

Lustig, dich zu treffen!

Used to warmly welcome someone to a specific place.

Herzlich willkommen an diesem Ort

Polite request for permission to introduce oneself in a new group or team

Ich bin neu im Team; darf ich mich kurz vorstellen

A friendly greeting to a known person followed by a polite inquiry about their well‑being.

Schön, Sie wiederzusehen, wie geht es Ihnen?

An informal question asking how someone is doing, commonly used in everyday conversation.

Wie geht's

Expression of pleasure upon meeting or being introduced

Freut mich

Polite way to express thanks in everyday situations.

Danke schön

Used as a polite response to someone’s thanks, equivalent to “you’re welcome” or “it was my pleasure.”

Gern geschehen

Used to express agreement or acknowledge that someone’s statement is correct.

Da hast du recht

Expression of looking forward to a future action or event.

Ich freue mich darauf

asks about someone's weekend plans; used in informal conversation

Was machst du; am Wochenende

Used to ask for the meaning or intention behind a statement or action when something is unclear.

Was meinst du damit?

Expression of understanding or agreement with someone's explanation, experience, or perspective, showing that you can relate to their thoughts or feelings.

kann ich; nachvollziehen

Expression of interest in another person's opinion, typically used in formal or polite conversations.

Mich würde interessieren, was; denken

Expression of pleasure about having a conversation, typically used in formal or polite contexts.

Es war mir eine Freude, mich mit ; zu unterhalten

A polite question asking how someone has been doing lately, typically used in formal or semi‑formal conversations.

Wie ergeht es Ihnen so in; letzter Zeit

Expression of thanks used in both formal and informal contexts to show gratitude.

Vielen Dank

Polite response to thanks or a request, used when offering something or handing something over; equivalent to “you’re welcome” or “here you go”.

Bitte schön

Used to apologize, for example when you accidentally disturb someone or commit a minor impoliteness.

Entschuldigung

Expression of regret or apology, used when you have caused a mistake or inconvenience.

Es tut mir leid

A polite request for assistance, typically used in formal situations.

Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen

Polite request for permission to ask someone a question.

Darf ich Sie; fragen

A very polite and formal way to ask someone for a favor or help, expressing respect and softening the request, especially when the speakers are not well acquainted or there is a hierarchy.

Dürfte ich Sie um; bitten

Expression of gratitude in formal contexts, especially in written or business correspondence.

Ich bin Ihnen sehr verbunden

A polite informal question asking someone about their well-being.

Wie geht es dir

Used to ask about the identity or nature of something unknown.

Was ist; das

Used to ask about a person's current location.

Wo bist du

A polite request for assistance when the speaker needs help with a task or problem.

Kannst du mir helfen

A polite request to have something repeated or re‑explained because it was not understood.

Könntest du; bitte wiederholen

Expression of confusion or lack of understanding about a situation or topic, used to ask for clarification.

Worum geht es hier eigentlich

Polite request asking whether the interlocutor has a moment available (e.g., to talk or help).

Hättest du vielleicht einen Moment Zeit

A standard morning greeting used from sunrise until around midday.

Guten Morgen