Learn Basic German for Work — Essential Phrases for Bangladeshi Workers
April 18, 2026
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If you are going to Germany for work, learning basic German is not optional — it is essential. While your employer may speak English, your coworkers, landlord, shopkeepers, and government officials probably will not. Even A1-level German dramatically improves your daily life and your relationship with colleagues.
Workplace Phrases:
- Guten Morgen — Good morning (GOO-ten MOR-gen)
- Ich verstehe nicht — I don't understand (ikh fer-SHTAY-eh nikht)
- Können Sie das wiederholen? — Can you repeat that? (KER-nen zee das VEE-der-hoh-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-LET-eh)
- Ich brauche Hilfe — I need help (ikh BROW-kheh HIL-feh)
- Ist das sicher? — Is that safe? (ist das ZI-kher)
- Ich habe eine Frage — I have a question (ikh HAH-beh EYE-neh FRAH-geh)
- Pause — Break (POW-zeh)
- Feierabend — End of work day (FY-er-AH-bent)
- Vorsicht! — Be careful! (FOR-zikht)
Safety Phrases:
- Notruf: 112 — Emergency number (same across all EU)
- Ich bin verletzt — I am injured (ikh bin fer-LETST)
- Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen — Call an ambulance (ROO-fen zee EYE-nen KRAN-ken-VAH-gen)
- Feuer! — Fire! (FOY-er)
- Hilfe! — Help! (HIL-feh)
Daily Life:
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much does this cost? (vee feel KOS-tet das)
- Ich möchte das kaufen — I want to buy this (ikh MERKH-teh das KOW-fen)
- Wo ist der Supermarkt? — Where is the supermarket? (voh ist dehr ZOO-per-markt)
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me (ent-SHUL-dee-gung)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-keh)
- Bitte — Please / You're welcome (BIT-teh)
- Ja / Nein — Yes / No (yah / nine)
At the Doctor:
- Ich bin krank — I am sick (ikh bin krank)
- Ich habe Schmerzen hier — I have pain here (ikh HAH-beh SHMER-tsen heer)
- Ich brauche einen Arzt — I need a doctor (ikh BROW-kheh EYE-nen artst)
At the Bank:
- Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen — I want to open an account (ikh MERKH-teh ein KON-toh er-ERF-nen)
- Ich möchte Geld überweisen — I want to transfer money (ikh MERKH-teh gelt OO-ber-VY-zen)
Numbers (for salary and prices):
- eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn — 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- hundert — 100, tausend — 1000
How to Learn German Fast:
1. Use Duolingo (free) — 15 minutes/day minimum
2. Watch German YouTube channels with subtitles
3. Practice with German coworkers — they appreciate the effort
4. Join a Volkshochschule (VHS) integration course — often free or subsidized
5. Use EuroWork's Phrasebook at euro.khansland.com.bd/phrasebook for workplace-specific phrases in 6 European languages
Why German Matters for Your Career:
- A1 certificate is required for most work visas
- B1 level unlocks better job opportunities and higher salary
- B2 level is needed for healthcare and technical positions
- German skills are required for permanent residency
Start learning before you arrive. Even basic greetings will make your first week dramatically easier.
Workplace Phrases:
- Guten Morgen — Good morning (GOO-ten MOR-gen)
- Ich verstehe nicht — I don't understand (ikh fer-SHTAY-eh nikht)
- Können Sie das wiederholen? — Can you repeat that? (KER-nen zee das VEE-der-hoh-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-LET-eh)
- Ich brauche Hilfe — I need help (ikh BROW-kheh HIL-feh)
- Ist das sicher? — Is that safe? (ist das ZI-kher)
- Ich habe eine Frage — I have a question (ikh HAH-beh EYE-neh FRAH-geh)
- Pause — Break (POW-zeh)
- Feierabend — End of work day (FY-er-AH-bent)
- Vorsicht! — Be careful! (FOR-zikht)
Safety Phrases:
- Notruf: 112 — Emergency number (same across all EU)
- Ich bin verletzt — I am injured (ikh bin fer-LETST)
- Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen — Call an ambulance (ROO-fen zee EYE-nen KRAN-ken-VAH-gen)
- Feuer! — Fire! (FOY-er)
- Hilfe! — Help! (HIL-feh)
Daily Life:
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much does this cost? (vee feel KOS-tet das)
- Ich möchte das kaufen — I want to buy this (ikh MERKH-teh das KOW-fen)
- Wo ist der Supermarkt? — Where is the supermarket? (voh ist dehr ZOO-per-markt)
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me (ent-SHUL-dee-gung)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-keh)
- Bitte — Please / You're welcome (BIT-teh)
- Ja / Nein — Yes / No (yah / nine)
At the Doctor:
- Ich bin krank — I am sick (ikh bin krank)
- Ich habe Schmerzen hier — I have pain here (ikh HAH-beh SHMER-tsen heer)
- Ich brauche einen Arzt — I need a doctor (ikh BROW-kheh EYE-nen artst)
At the Bank:
- Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen — I want to open an account (ikh MERKH-teh ein KON-toh er-ERF-nen)
- Ich möchte Geld überweisen — I want to transfer money (ikh MERKH-teh gelt OO-ber-VY-zen)
Numbers (for salary and prices):
- eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn — 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- hundert — 100, tausend — 1000
How to Learn German Fast:
1. Use Duolingo (free) — 15 minutes/day minimum
2. Watch German YouTube channels with subtitles
3. Practice with German coworkers — they appreciate the effort
4. Join a Volkshochschule (VHS) integration course — often free or subsidized
5. Use EuroWork's Phrasebook at euro.khansland.com.bd/phrasebook for workplace-specific phrases in 6 European languages
Why German Matters for Your Career:
- A1 certificate is required for most work visas
- B1 level unlocks better job opportunities and higher salary
- B2 level is needed for healthcare and technical positions
- German skills are required for permanent residency
Start learning before you arrive. Even basic greetings will make your first week dramatically easier.
