637 English phrases
translated to German
- I love basketball, we should play sometime.
- ASAP
- It's for business.
- Yes, that would be nice.
- Would you like to go to the movies?
- Haste makes waste.
- end of the term
- talk show
- estate
- photograph
- He brought me flowers the other day.
- craft
- Birds of a feather flock together.
- They've been away for four weeks.
- Italy
- Burning the midnight oil
- I'm studying art.
- Honesty is important.
- One brother and two sisters.
- My favorite band is in town.
- talk show host
- Accounting
- She is very social.
- May
- Yes, we've been living together for three years.
- What kind of music do you like?
- You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
- eight
- Where can you play pool?
- four
- How far is it to this address?
- I like people who are in a good mood.
- When it rains, it pours (?)
- Are you the oldest?
- I don't have much time to see my friends.
- Is there a mall around here?
- fifteen
- Time will tell.
- I used to go out more.
- Got anything published?
- I love browsing in bookstores.
- Do you have siblings?
- He's cute.
- Portugal
- How do you say...?
- I'm studying economics.
- He's living with a friend.
- That requires a lot of discipline.
- Do you like going to the theatre?
- I'm allergic.
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
- Have you been to Japan?
- When should we meet?
- Right!
- Children travel at half price.
- Where is the train station?
- maid
- I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend.
- We want to cook together.
- Austria
- How long is the course of study?
- eighteen
- My boyfriend likes playing soccer.
- Book
- He can show us how to get there.
- Let sleeping dogs lie
- I'm an arts major.
- How long are you visiting for?
- I can manage.
- I work at the cafe.
- I need opaque tights.
- October
- Where is the lingerie department?
- Yes, I think so.
- It's getting late. I've gotta go.
- Let's divide into teams.
- I got lost walking around.
- starving artist
- September
- The show was really good.
- Do you know where the post office is?
- Those are fabulous.
- My wife likes to garden.
- I like to exercise.
- There'll be a lot more water under the bridge.
- Scripts have a specific format.
- Public transportation is not bad.
- to do extreme sports
- Can I offer you something to drink?
- dishes
- I have three roommates.
- Books and Movies
- Do you want to come over?
- Do you want to go to the beach?
- Have you been to his house?
- What time is it?
- Sweden
- to go walking on the beach
- preview
- My husband and I like to play tennis.
- Yes, a novel.
- First come, first served.
- shopping mall
- What are the city's main tourist attractions?
- I want to introduce you to my neighbors.
- I also like to give a massage.
- Call me tomorrow.
- It's nice to hang out in the hammock in summer.
- Katherina has a thing for sunglasses.
- to play games
- Black
- Would you like to go for a walk on the weekend?
- Sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite.
- Feburary
- Where can I find a taxi stand?
- unbelievable
- The music was too loud for me.
- Colors
- I like straightforward people who say what they mean.
- There's no place like home.
- flowershop
- I can print this out?
- You can't have your cake and eat it.
- It's going to be a big party.
- I think emails are too impersonal.
- Where can I buy stamps?
- You're kidding!
- What was your favorite song?
- How do I get on the internet?
- I work at the library.
- anchor
- Where can one get a glass of wine around here?
- What are you doing during break?
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
- on the other side of the street
- mountain climbing
- France
- My godchild takes lessons in drums.
- I like to take naps.
- We're going on vacation tomorrow.
- Red
- world traveller
- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
- I don't feel like it today.
- What book are you currently reading?
- I want to get an evening gown.
- Do you have this in my size?
- I would like to take some time off and travel.
- Regards,
- Do you think he likes you too?
- attorney
- I don't like skiing.
- What's your major?
- To make a long story short.
- Are you well prepared?
- Dogs that bark don't bite.
- Monday
- towel
- I like beer.
- Friday
- I've been very busy lately.
- seventeen
- Are you coming to Ikea?
- Where can you go out at night around here?
- I'll pick you up for dinner.
- August
- My friend likes to go sailing on the weekends.
- Where can I find a doctor?
- I do ballet.
- Something like: If it's free - don't ask.
- China
- I love long walks.
- Do you really think she said that?
- one-family house
- Turkey
- Where's a good breakfast place?
- I don't speak your language.
- We could meet for coffee tomorrow.
- Maja knows a lot about flowers.
- festival theatre
- There's this guy I like.
- Business before pleasure.
- I need to check my email.
- screen
- I don't have a car at the moment.
- drama
- Don't judge a book by its cover.
- I'd like a bunch of red roses.
- Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
- Do you like your professors?
- Where would you go?
- The kids are staying with grandma.
- America
- cinema
- Do you mind if I use your computer?
- ancient Greek theater
- Can you take notes for me?
- Abroad
- Do you work out at the gym?
- Sometimes.
- spring term
- And you?
- I want to redecorate my apartment.
- Sunday
- Are you in school?
- November
- seven
- Yeah, right!
- Shopping
- I like meeting people from all over the world.
- I love nature.
- I like dinner parties.
- Where is a hospital?
- The writer's reading was very interesting.
- I won't make it to the lecture tomorrow.
- Have you seen the boots in the window?
- Brown
- Switzerland
- contract
- Do you have a schedule for the train?
- Japans
- overseas
- inn
- Art is often a mere matter of taste.
- RE:
- Sometimes I go to the cafe to write.
- glazed frost
- I haven't been in love for a long time.
- Would you like to go out with me some time?
- genius
- How long is the bank open today?
- Early bird catches the worm.
- I don't know yet.
- Practice makes perfect.
- Europe
- children's books writer
- I like to go dancing.
- I'm here to visit friends.
- I imagine it'd be difficult to be a director.
- My girlfriend and I found this great day spa.
- March
- I'm a member of an automobile club.
- Germany
- shopping district
- I'd like to meet your family.
- AAA
- tide
- The connections are good. Not many transfers necessary.
- nine
- eleven
- Have you seen the new video on YouTube?
- The audience were swept off their feet.
- Did you meet anyone interesting?
- I need a map of the city.
- Is that difficult?
- Please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Blue
- I love people watching.
- Have you ever been to that venue?
- Where is the next pharmacy?
- to pay rent
- Basketball is huge in america.
- sneak preview
- I love old movies.
- two
- One week of relaxation.
- I blew that test.
- Most busses and trains are on time.
- All good things take time.
- Australia
- Why don't you make a dessert?
- till the cows come home
- Art is in the eye of the beholder.
- On my next vacation I'd like to get certified as a diver.
- Russia
- Idioms/Sayings/Phrases
- cutlery
- Could you show me how to work this machine?
- Can you come to the party with me.
- I like places, where the weather is nice and warm.
- From the frying pan into the fire.
- Did you get homesick?
- What's the fastest way to...?
- Are you dating anyone?
- Our apartment is on the upper floor.
- England
- the cast
- fall term
- What time are you off work?
- It'd be nice if you visited us some time.
- Purple
- I like dance music.
- nineteen
- How does one buy a ticket?
- five
- I think I'll start looking for something else soon.
- I'm single.
- Poland
- April
- We don't have an elevator.
- end
- How do you find an agent?
- Tuesday
- thirteen
- When in Rome…
- to play hide and seek
- Finland
- I have to study.
- White
- I love getting facials.
- to call it a day
- Phrases
- How many classes are you taking this semester?
- We've spent enough money for today.
- My husband doesn't like to go shopping.
- Being Social
- Are you hungry?
- sixteen
- I need a new bikini.
- Months
- My friend writes screenplays.
- I've got a test tomorrow.
- movie adaptation
- Spain
- Silver
- What are you doing professionally?
- Do you want to go shopping?
- I didn't get everything.
- catalog shopping
- Thursday
- Green
- What's the book about?
- Wednesday
- Could you please repeat it more slowly?
- synopsis
- We'll pool expenses.
- Theatre and Recreational Time
- We met through a mutual friend.
- Can you bring a salad?
- over there
- to hit the road
- primary right
- I would like to go to Peru some time.
- I like riding bikes.
- I'm a writer.
- Travel and the World
- I like to watch TV.
- It's about a love story.
- Let's get together some time.
- to swot
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
- I like the ancient Greek classics.
- I got lost driving.
- Why don't you invite some of your friends?
- I think I'm in love with him.
- I like hanging out with my friends.
- to check out
- Where can you develop photographs?
- I can't find anything that I like.
- I'm really late. I've gotta run.
- We have a sauna in the basement.
- University/Learning
- stationary
- third world countries
- news
- Do you like your job?
- three
- twenty
- We're not getting any younger.
- I'm going to a house party tonight.
- Yellow
- Where does your family live?
- Bring some wine.
- The party is at my friends house.
- Peter knows his way around.
- Tit for tat.
- What goes around, comes around.
- I'm living in a flat share.
- I love theatre.
- commercials
- Is it important?
- Thank you for the invitation.
- My friend is a really good cook.
- Have you seen anyone you know?
- a little bit.
- six
- twelve
- I'm studying sciences.
- It might take a couple hours.
- I need new curtains and a bookshelf.
- I liked the performance.
- Do you have it in other colors as well??
- I'm the youngest.
- What's your favorite book?
- I like writing long letters.
- I thought the drummer was hot.
- How do I get to downtown?
- December
- Do you have a boyfriend?
- village
- July
- There's no money in that.
- It's raining cats and dogs.
- painting
- Cross that bridge when you get to it.
- There should be a lot of interesting people there.
- genre
- The whole family?
- crew
- epic
- documentary
- Have you ever worked abroad?
- Janurary
- Where are you from?
- I'm studying law.
- the straw that breaks the camel's back
- audio book
- I want to give my boyfriend a special gift this year.
- airplane
- audio
- Third time is a charm.
- to tell stories at the campfire
- You're funny.
- How far is it to the airport?
- to climb up a tree
- He presented the topic well.
- on the street
- Let's explore.
- Let's go early and get good seats.
- to kill two birds with one stone
- picture
- fourteen
- Do you want to go with me to the show?
- Asia
- In the City
- in the countryside
- June
- sequel
- I like writing emails.
- I love getting a massage.
- I don't have siblings.
- American movies are very popular in Germany.
- Orange
- treatment
- Norway
- autograph
- I didn't like the modern staging at all.
- hotel room
- performer
- train of thought
- country
- tenant
- sweet idleness
- choreograph
- knife
- spoon
- flight
- audition
- audience
- Blender
- sailboat
- departure
- sail boat
- t-shirt
- editor (text)
- interview
- park
- editor (film)
- spa
- conductor
- shampoo
- usher
- antagonist
- pavement
- arts major
- souvenir
- I've studied abroad for two years.
- coat
- street sign
- brush
- beginning
- department store
- I like to read crime stories.
- bikini
- porter
- graphic design
- visitor of an art show
- I don't like writing. Too boring.
- artistic director
- cashier
- talent
- gratuity
- art teacher
- reader
- Did you like the band?
- consulate
- art critic
- video
- Art and Music
- art print
- manuscript
- diary
- hiking
- That's why I'm buying his shirts for him.
- costume designer
- travel agency
- train station
- Candleholder
- publisher
- backyard
- brush stroke
- coffee mug
- custom
- national theatre
- make-up
- stand-up comedian
- parfum
- continent
- That's the best way to meet people.
- pedestrian
- pool
- playground
- Travel
- Camera
- row boat
- strainer
- understudy
- the critic
- museum
- humor
- flea market
- ball pen
- courtyard
- Butcher
- beergarden
- greengrocer
- club
- district
- drums
- city hall
- hardware store
- I'm already on my way.
- museum guide
- curriculum vitae
- poet
- art dealing
- rich residential area
- option agreement
- impressionism
- record store
- the river
- ink pen
- pianist
- radio tower
- coast line
- chapter
- celebrity
- pencil
- background
- laser printer
- color printer
- videogame
- Very affordable, actually.
- town house
- market square
- the play
- film maker
- I'd like to try it on.
- silverware
- producer
- community theatre
- sidewalk
- elevator
- Can you meet me for lunch?
- the ocean
- theme
- Act
- happy ending
- narrative flow
- paragraph
- Campus
- excursion
- Our daughter does Yoga and Pilates.
- kindergarten
- jewelry store
- orchard
- preface
- curator
- cover
- cubism
- horror movie
- sneakers
- copyright
- I don't like seafood.
- motive
- fashion designer
- art dealer
- epilogue
- lipstick
- stage actor
- violinist
- culture critic
- story teller
- playhouse
- pedestrian crossing
- Is the bank open today?
- bargain offer
- chick flick
- I like Chinese and Japanese food.
- drugstore
- paper
- parking lot
- sales price
- motorist
- playwright
- child prodigy
- printer
- model
- dramaturg
- the bbq
- journal writing
- artist
- It's not too pricey.
- sweater
- swim suit
- ballet dancer (male)
- Clothes make a man.
- Get out! / Shut up! (as in you're kidding)
- The weather is really great today.
- They're fun.
- Let's call it a day.
- ten
- I'm going to see a music concert tonight.
- I want to make it to my meeting on time.
- No, just my husband and I.
- In movies, I especially look at the cinematography.
- I'm sorry, but I didn't get that.
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