German for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common German phrases for small talk, work and school are “Ich habe um neun ein Meeting.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Was ist die Hausaufgabe?” (What is the homework?), “Schönes Wetter heute.” (Nice weather today.), “Ich war im Kino.” (I went to the movies.) and “Bleiben wir in Kontakt.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 Ich habe um neun ein Meeting. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 Ich bin gerade beschäftigt. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 Können wir später reden? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Schick mir die Datei. Send me the file.
  5. #305 Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 Ich habe den Bericht fertig. I finished the report.
  7. #307 Ich brauche mehr Zeit. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 Ich arbeite von zu Hause. I work from home.
  9. #319 Ich mache Pause. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 Wann hörst du mit der Arbeit auf? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 Was ist die Hausaufgabe? What is the homework?
  2. #309 Die Prüfung ist nächste Woche. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden. I passed the test.
  4. #311 Ich habe die Prüfung nicht bestanden. I failed the test.
  5. #312 Kannst du das nochmal erklären? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 Ich habe eine Frage. I have a question.
  7. #314 Schreib es an die Tafel. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 Macht eure Bücher auf. Open your books.
  9. #316 Hört gut zu. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 Macht Notizen. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 Schönes Wetter heute. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 Was hast du am Wochenende vor? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 Magst du Sport? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 Was ist dein Lieblingsessen? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 Hast du diese Sendung gesehen? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 Ich war im Kino. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 Ich spiele samstags Tennis. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 Ich lese gern. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 Bleiben wir in Kontakt. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 Schreib mir später. Text me later.
  3. #331 Bleiben wir Freunde. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 Schön, mit dir geredet zu haben. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 Bis zum nächsten Mal! See you next time!

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What are the most common German phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common German phrases for small talk, work and school are “Ich habe um neun ein Meeting.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Was ist die Hausaufgabe?” (What is the homework?), “Schönes Wetter heute.” (Nice weather today.), “Ich war im Kino.” (I went to the movies.) and “Bleiben wir in Kontakt.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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