German greetings and introductions A1

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What You’ll Learn in This Lesson

  • 10 more essential German greetings and introduction phrases for A1 level
  • How to introduce yourself and respond politely
  • Interactive pronunciation practice for better speaking skills

Lesson Overview

This video lesson continues our journey into German greetings and introductions A1. You’ll learn how to greet people at different times of day, introduce yourself politely, and respond in everyday conversations using simple but useful expressions.

  • Guten Tag – Good day
  • Gute Nacht – Good night
  • Freut mich – Nice to meet you
  • Entschuldigung – Excuse me
  • Willkommen – Welcome
  • Danke – Thank you
  • Bitte – Please / You’re welcome
  • “Guten Tag! Wie geht es Ihnen?” – Good day! How are you?
  • “Entschuldigung, sprechen Sie Deutsch?” – Excuse me, do you speak German?
  • “Willkommen! Woher kommen Sie?” – Welcome! Where are you from?
  • “Freut mich! Ich bin Michael.” – Nice to meet you! I’m Michael.
  • “Gute Nacht, bis morgen!” – Good night, see you tomorrow!

Notice the formal pronoun “Sie” used in all interactions—this is important when speaking to strangers or in polite situations. “Entschuldigung” is a versatile phrase that can be used for both apologizing and getting someone’s attention. “Freut mich” is a shortened version of “Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen” – a polite way to say “Nice to meet you.”

You’ve just learned 10 essential greetings and introductions—now it’s time to see how much you remember!

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“Sprechen Sie Deutsch?” means “Do you speak German?”

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“Ich komme aus der Schweiz” means “I live in Germany.”

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“Danke” can mean both “thank you” and “you’re welcome” in German.

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Which German phrases from the lesson are used to introduce yourself or respond to an introduction?

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Which of the following are appropriate greetings in German?

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If someone says “Willkommen!”, what are they likely doing?

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Which phrase would you use to politely interrupt someone in German?

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What does “Freut mich” mean in English?

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