Smalltalk & soziale Floskeln auf Englisch, mit Übersetzung
Fertige Wendungen zum Begrüßen, Plaudern, Verabschieden und Höflichsein – der soziale Kitt des Alltags
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Begrüßung & Gesprächseinstieg · 16
| Wort | Stufe | Übersetzung | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| how's it going | B1 | wie läuft's | an informal way to ask how someone is |
| how have you been | B1 | wie ist es dir ergangen | asks how someone has been since you last met |
| long time no see | B1 | lange nicht gesehen | said when you meet someone you haven't seen for a while |
| what's up | A2 | was geht | an informal greeting asking what is happening or how someone is |
| good to see you | A2 | schön dich zu sehen | a warm greeting when you meet someone |
| how are you doing | A2 | wie geht es dir | a friendly way to ask how someone is |
| what brings you here | B1 | was führt dich hierher | asks the reason someone has come to a place |
| fancy seeing you here | B2 | so trifft man sich | said when you unexpectedly meet someone you know |
| how's everything | B1 | alles gut bei dir | a general way to ask how someone's life is going |
| nice to finally meet you | B1 | schön dich endlich kennenzulernen | said when meeting in person someone you've known of for a while |
| how's life | B1 | was macht das Leben | an informal way to ask how things are going for someone |
| you made it | A2 | du hast es geschafft | said happily when someone has managed to arrive |
| look who's here | B1 | sieh mal einer an | said with pleasant surprise when someone you know appears |
| how's the family | A2 | wie geht es der Familie | a polite way to ask about someone's family |
| what have you been up to | B1 | was hast du so getrieben | asks what someone has been doing recently |
| it's been a while | B1 | ist schon eine Weile her | said when you haven't seen or spoken to someone for some time |
Neuigkeiten austauschen · 16
| Wort | Stufe | Übersetzung | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| what's new | A2 | was gibt's Neues | asks if anything interesting has happened recently |
| anything new | A2 | irgendwas Neues | a short way to ask if there is any news |
| how did it go | B1 | wie ist es gelaufen | asks about the result of a recent event |
| how was your weekend | A2 | wie war dein Wochenende | a friendly question about someone's weekend |
| how are things | A2 | wie steht's | a general question about someone's life or situation |
| keeping busy | B1 | viel zu tun | a reply meaning you have a lot to do |
| same old, same old | B1 | alles wie immer | a reply meaning nothing has changed; the usual routine |
| can't complain | B1 | kann nicht klagen | a reply meaning things are reasonably good |
| mustn't grumble | C1 | ich sollte nicht klagen | a modest reply meaning things are okay, with no real reason to complain |
| getting by | B1 | es geht so | a reply meaning you are managing, but not more than that |
| keeping out of trouble | B2 | halte mich aus Ärger raus | a casual reply meaning nothing bad is happening in your life |
| up to much | B2 | hast du was vor | asks if someone has any plans or is doing anything special |
| how's work | A2 | wie läuft die Arbeit | a friendly question about someone's job |
| so far so good | B1 | so weit so gut | a reply meaning things are going well up to now |
| you know how it is | B1 | du kennst das ja | said to suggest the other person understands your situation |
| not much | A2 | nicht viel | a reply meaning nothing special is happening |
Verabschiedung · 16
| Wort | Stufe | Übersetzung | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I'd better get going | B1 | ich mache mich besser auf den Weg | a polite way to say you need to leave |
| I should get going | B1 | ich sollte langsam los | a polite way to announce you are about to leave |
| it was nice catching up | B1 | war schön mit dir zu quatschen | said when leaving after a pleasant chat with someone |
| I'll let you go | B2 | ich halte dich nicht länger auf | a polite way to end a conversation, freeing the other person |
| catch you later | B1 | bis später | an informal way to say goodbye, meaning see you soon |
| take care | A2 | pass auf dich auf | a friendly goodbye wishing someone well |
| see you around | A2 | man sieht sich | an informal goodbye meaning you'll meet again sometime |
| talk to you later | A2 | wir hören uns | an informal goodbye meaning you'll speak again soon |
| we should catch up sometime | B1 | wir sollten uns mal wieder treffen | a friendly suggestion to meet again in the future |
| let's keep in touch | B1 | bleiben wir in Kontakt | said when parting, asking to stay in contact |
| it was good seeing you | A2 | war schön dich zu sehen | a warm thing to say when leaving someone |
| have a good one | B1 | mach's gut | an informal goodbye wishing someone a good day |
| until next time | B1 | bis zum nächsten Mal | a goodbye meaning see you on the next occasion |
| don't be a stranger | B2 | lass mal wieder von dir hören | a friendly request to stay in touch and visit again |
| get home safe | B1 | komm gut nach Hause | a caring goodbye wishing someone a safe trip home |
| say hi to ... for me | B1 | grüß ... von mir | asks someone to pass your greeting to another person |
Höflichkeit · 16
| Wort | Stufe | Übersetzung | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| after you | B1 | nach Ihnen | a polite way to let someone go first |
| happy to help | B1 | gern geschehen | a friendly reply meaning you were glad to assist |
| any time | B1 | jederzeit gern | a friendly reply to thanks, meaning you're always willing to help |
| think nothing of it | B2 | keine Ursache | a polite reply to thanks, meaning it was no trouble |
| no rush | B1 | keine Eile | tells someone there is no need to hurry |
| whenever you're ready | B1 | wenn du so weit bist | tells someone to take as much time as they need |
| it's no trouble | B1 | das ist keine Mühe | a polite reply meaning something is not inconvenient for you |
| don't worry about it | A2 | mach dir keine Sorgen | tells someone not to feel bad about something |
| if it's not too much trouble | B2 | wenn es nicht zu viel Mühe macht | a polite way to make a request |
| could you possibly | B1 | könntest du vielleicht | a very polite way to ask someone to do something |
| that's very kind of you | B1 | das ist sehr nett von dir | a polite way to thank someone for a kind act |
| it's the least I could do | B2 | das ist das Mindeste | a modest reply when someone thanks you for help |
| pardon me | A2 | Entschuldigung, Verzeihung | a polite way to say sorry or to get attention |
| excuse me for a second | A2 | entschuldige mich kurz | a polite way to say you will leave for a short time |
| sorry to bother you | B1 | entschuldige die Störung | a polite phrase before interrupting or asking for help |
| thanks a million | B1 | tausend Dank | an informal way to say thank you very much |
Das Gespräch am Laufen halten · 16
| Wort | Stufe | Übersetzung | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| how about you | A2 | und du | turns a question back to the other person |
| what about yourself | A2 | und wie steht's mit dir | asks the same question back to the other person |
| you don't say | B2 | was du nicht sagst | shows mild surprise or interest in what was said |
| is that so | B1 | ach wirklich | shows interest or mild surprise at what someone said |
| good to know | B1 | gut zu wissen | a reply meaning the information is useful |
| I see what you mean | B1 | ich verstehe, was du meinst | shows you understand someone's point |
| same here | A2 | geht mir genauso | a reply meaning you feel or think the same |
| likewise | B2 | ebenfalls | a reply meaning the same is true for you too |
| no kidding | B1 | im Ernst | shows surprise, or agreement that something is obviously true |
| that's good to hear | A2 | das freut mich zu hören | a warm reply to good news |
| sounds good | A2 | klingt gut | a reply meaning you agree with a plan or idea |
| anyway | A2 | jedenfalls, na ja | used to go back to what you were talking about, or to change it |
| by the way | A2 | übrigens | used to add something new while you are talking |
| speaking of which | B2 | apropos | used to move to a topic connected with what was just said |
| now that you mention it | B2 | jetzt wo du es sagst | said when someone's comment reminds you of something |
| enough about me | B1 | genug von mir | used to shift the conversation away from yourself |
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