Polite Expressions (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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How do you say 'Goodbye' when ending a phone call?
How do you say 'Goodbye' when ending a phone call?
Auf Wiederhören
How do you say 'you're welcome' when responding to thanks?
How do you say 'you're welcome' when responding to thanks?
bitte
Which phrase works for getting attention, apologising, AND excusing yourself?
Which phrase works for getting attention, apologising, AND excusing yourself?
Entschuldigung
How do Germans typically answer the phone?
How do Germans typically answer the phone?
By stating their surname
Which pronoun should you use with strangers or in formal situations?
Which pronoun should you use with strangers or in formal situations?
Sie
How do you ask someone to speak more slowly?
How do you ask someone to speak more slowly?
Könnten Sie langsamer sprechen?
Which phrase is for genuine apologies, not minor inconveniences?
Which phrase is for genuine apologies, not minor inconveniences?
Es tut mir leid
How do you greet someone in the evening?
How do you greet someone in the evening?
Guten Abend
What word must you include in requests to avoid sounding demanding?
What word must you include in requests to avoid sounding demanding?
bitte
Which is the formal way to ask 'How are you?'
Which is the formal way to ask 'How are you?'
Wie geht es Ihnen?
How do you ask someone to repeat something?
How do you ask someone to repeat something?
Könnten Sie das wiederholen?
What do Germans value in communication alongside formal courtesy?
What do Germans value in communication alongside formal courtesy?
Directness