Asking for Help in German

The most common German phrases for asking for help are “Ja.” (Yes.), “Ich verstehe.” (I understand.), “Ist das richtig?” (Is this correct?), “Kannst du mir helfen?” (Can you help me?) and “Ruf die Polizei.” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 Ja. Yes.
  2. #67 Nein. No.
  3. #68 Vielleicht. Maybe.
  4. #69 Ich weiß nicht. I don't know.
  5. #83 Natürlich. Of course.
  6. #84 Auf keinen Fall. No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 Ich verstehe. I understand.
  2. #71 Ich verstehe nicht. I don't understand.
  3. #73 Kannst du das wiederholen? Can you repeat?
  4. #74 Bitte sprich langsamer. Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 Wie sagt man das auf Englisch? How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 Was bedeutet das? What does this mean?
  7. #77 Kannst du das aufschreiben? Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 Ist das richtig? Is this correct?
  2. #79 Das stimmt. That's right.
  3. #80 Das ist falsch. That's wrong.
  4. #81 Ich stimme zu. I agree.
  5. #82 Ich stimme nicht zu. I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 Kannst du mir helfen? Can you help me?
  2. #85 Ich brauche Hilfe. I need help.
  3. #86 Wo ist die Toilette? Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 Ruf die Polizei. Call the police.
  2. #88 Ruf einen Krankenwagen. Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 Ich habe meinen Pass verloren. I lost my passport.
  4. #90 Mir ist schlecht. I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about German phrases for asking for help

What are the most common German phrases for asking for help?

The most common German phrases for asking for help are “Ja.” (Yes.), “Ich verstehe.” (I understand.), “Ist das richtig?” (Is this correct?), “Kannst du mir helfen?” (Can you help me?) and “Ruf die Polizei.” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these German phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these German phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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