🇩🇪 Day 4 – Activity 3
🧭 Hilfe & Wegbeschreibung – Asking for Help / Directions
🎯 Learning Objective
Ask for help, find your way, and understand street directions in German cities — confidently and politely.
🗣️ Key Phrases
- 👉 „Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen?“
Excuse me, can you help me? - 👉 „Wo ist der Bahnhof?“
Where is the train station? - 👉 „Wie komme ich zum Rathaus?“
How do I get to the town hall? - 👉 „Ist es weit?“
Is it far?
🗺️ Direction Words – Richtungen
| English | German | Speak | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| left / right | links / rechts | nach links / nach rechts | |
| straight ahead | geradeaus | Immer geradeaus – straight ahead. | |
| near | in der Nähe | Die Apotheke ist in der Nähe. (The pharmacy is nearby.) | |
| on foot / by bus | zu Fuß / mit dem Bus | 10 Minuten zu Fuß. (10 minutes on foot.) |
🇩🇪 German Culture
Germans appreciate politeness. Start with “Entschuldigung” or “Hallo” before asking a question. Many people will help even if your German isn’t perfect 😊.
🎉 Fun Facts
- Street names often honor poets or scientists: Goethestraße, Humboldtstraße.
- Most cities have an “Altstadt” (old town) and “Hauptbahnhof” (main station).
🇮🇳 Tip for Indian Learners
Show your location on your phone and ask:
👉 „Können Sie mir den Weg zeigen?“ Can you show me the way?
👉 „Ist es weit?“ Is it far?
Germans admire effort — they’ll guide you kindly!