German · Emergencies and health
German phrases for emergencies and health
Ten sentences you hope not to need. Learn them now, because in an emergency you will not have time to look them up.
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Step 4Wie spät ist es?
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Start free10 German sentences for emergencies and health
| # | English | German |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I need help. | Ich brauche Hilfe. |
| 2 | Call an ambulance! | Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen! |
| 3 | Call the police! | Rufen Sie die Polizei! |
| 4 | I do not feel well. | Mir geht es nicht gut. |
| 5 | I need a doctor. | Ich brauche einen Arzt. |
| 6 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | Wo ist die nächste Apotheke? |
| 7 | It hurts here. | Es tut hier weh. |
| 8 | I have lost my passport. | Ich habe meinen Pass verloren. |
| 9 | Someone stole my bag. | Mir wurde meine Tasche gestohlen. |
| 10 | Do you speak English? | Sprechen Sie Englisch? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | German |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer. |
| I do not understand. | Ich verstehe nicht. |
Tips
- Learn the call-for-help phrases before a trip, not during one. They only work if they come out automatically.
- In an emergency anywhere in the European Union you can call 112. Other countries have their own numbers, so check before you travel.
- Keep any allergies or medication written down in the local language on your phone.
These sentences use Sie, the polite form, which is right with anyone you do not know. Use du only with friends, children and people who offer it.
More German phrases by situation
How do you say “I need help” in German?
“Ich brauche Hilfe.”.
What are the most useful German phrases for emergencies and health?
“Ich brauche Hilfe.” (I need help.) “Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen!” (Call an ambulance!) “Rufen Sie die Polizei!” (Call the police!) “Mir geht es nicht gut.” (I do not feel well.) “Ich brauche einen Arzt.” (I need a doctor.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in German?
Say “Ich verstehe nicht.” (I do not understand.), then “Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these German phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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