The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in German. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in German, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. Many people in Germany speak English as a second language quite well. However it is considered to be polite to ask first.

English	German
I'd like to change money.	Ich möchte gerne Geld wechseln.
What is the exchange rate?	Was ist der Kurs?
Buy / sell.	Kauf / Verkauf.
Where can I change money?	Wo kann ich Geld wechseln?
How would you like to have it?	Wie möchte Sie es gerne haben?
Banknotes of 20 / 50 / 100.	Scheine von 20 / 50 / 100
Could you give me smaller notes?	Können Sie mir kleinere Scheine geben?
Could you give me small change?	Können Sie mir Kleingeld geben?
How much does it cost?	Wieviel kostet es?
Are there transaction costs?	Gibt es Transaktionsgebühren?
I'd like to open a bank account.	Ich möchte gerne ein Bankkonto eröffnen.
debit card / credit card.	EC-Karte / Kreditkarte
I'd like to open a savings account.	Ich möchte gerne ein Sparkonto eröffnen.
Here is my passport.	Hier ist mein Paß.
I lost my cards.	Ich habe meine Pässe verloren.
I need money.	Ich brauche Geld.

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