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Basic Low German Phrases

In Low German, hello is Moin and thank you is Dankeschöön. Here are 17 everyday Low German phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.

Survival Phrases

EnglishLow German
HelloMoin
GoodbyeWeddersehn
PleaseBidd
Thank youDankeschöön
YesJa
NoNee
I don't understandIk verstah dat nich
How much is it?Woveel köst dat?
Where is the bathroom?Wor is de Toilett?
I'd like this, pleaseIk nehm düsse, bidd
based on confirmed 'Goot, ik nehm düsse' (I'll take it)
The bill, pleaseDe Reken, bidd
Where is …?Wor is …?
fill the gap with the place
Help!Hülp!
I need a doctorIk heff en Dokter nödig
Call the police!Ik roop de Polizei
phrasebook gives 'I'll call the police'; used here as the instruction

Situations

EnglishLow German
Where is the nearest grocery store?Wor is de neegste Supermarkt?
small food shop: Kruderladen (or Tante-Emma-Laden)
How do you say this in Low German?Wo seggt een dit op Plattdüütsch?

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