German phrases for travel

Below are German phrases (Deutsch) you'll actually use for travel. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Wo ist die Toilette?
    Pronunciation
    voh ist dee toh-ah-LET-eh
    Meaning
    Where is the toilet?
  • Native
    Ich brauche ein Taxi
    Pronunciation
    ikh BROW-kheh ine TAHK-see
    Meaning
    I need a taxi
  • Native
    Wie viel kostet das?
    Pronunciation
    vee feel KOS-tet dahs
    Meaning
    How much does it cost?
  • Native
    Ich habe mich verlaufen
    Pronunciation
    ikh HAH-beh mikh fer-LOW-fen
    Meaning
    I am lost

Frequently asked questions

Are these German phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in German, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy German text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to German after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type German regularly, install a system keyboard.

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