German · A1 (Beginner)
Travel in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for travel are der Flughafen (the airport), das Hotel (the hotel) and der Pass (the passport). The full German travel phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for travel, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key travel vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| der Flughafen | the airport |
| das Hotel | the hotel |
| der Pass | the passport |
| die Reise | the trip / journey |
| buchen | to book |
| ankommen | to arrive |
| das Ticket | the ticket |
| die Stadt | the city |
| das Land | the country |
| der Koffer | the suitcase |
Example sentences
Der Flughafen ist sehr groß.
The airport is very big.
Ich wohne im Hotel.
I'm staying at the hotel.
Zeigen Sie bitte Ihren Pass.
Please show your passport.
Die Reise dauert zwei Stunden.
The trip takes two hours.
Ich möchte ein Zimmer buchen.
I would like to book a room.
Wann kommen wir an?
When do we arrive?
How to actually learn these
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