Common Phrases

Formal goodbye, literally means 'until we see each other again'

Used to say 'please' or 'you're welcome'

General way to say thank you

Used to apologize or get someone's attention politely

Said when going to bed or saying goodbye late at night

Used in the evening, from around 6 PM

Used from morning until around 10-11 AM

Formal greeting used during the day

General greeting, used any time of day

Introducing yourself by name

Answering where you're from

When you don't understand something

More formal way to introduce yourself

Informal goodbye, very common

Informal way to ask how someone is doing

Asking someone their name informally

Asking for the location of something

Asking someone their origin or where they come from

When you'll see the person the next day

When you'll see the person again later the same day

Use this phrase when entering a restaurant and requesting a table. This is a standard way to ask for seating.

Response when meeting someone new

Said when someone sneezes

Said before eating, like 'bon appétit'

Stating your age

Standard response when asked how you are

When toasting with drinks

Asking if someone speaks English

More emphatic way to say thank you

Asking the price of something

Asking someone's age

When you didn't hear or understand something

Formal way to ask how someone is doing

Asking someone their name formally

Asking for the time

Formal way to ask someone where they're from

Used in restaurants, cafes, shops, and other service situations when politely requesting something

Well wishes, can be used for birthdays or goodbyes

Expressing genuine apology or sympathy

Congratulating someone

When you need someone to speak slower

Wishing someone good luck