Traveling and want to know useful phrases in different languages?
Good, this guide will help ya.
I’ve put together the most useful phrases in 22 languages.. from Japanese and Korean to Arabic, Thai and Cantonese. Each one has a simple phonetic guide so you can pronounce it. Oh, and there are PDF cheat sheets for each language below.
Useful Phrases in Different Languages
1. Hello & Goodbye
Learning a language always starts with a greeting. So, here are the ways to say hello and bye in 20+ languages.
Hello in Different Languages
| Language | Hello | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Marhaba مرحبا | mar-HAH-bah |
| Cantonese | Nei hou 你好 | nay-HOH |
| Czech | Dobrý den | DOH-bree den |
| Dutch | Hallo | HAH-loh |
| Filipino | Kamusta | kah-moo-STAH |
| Finnish | Hei | hay |
| French | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| German | Guten Tag | GOO-ten tahk |
| Greek | Yassou Γεια σου | YAH-soo |
| Hebrew | Shalom שלום | shah-LOHM |
| Hindi | Namaste नमस्ते | nah-mah-STAY |
| Italian | Ciao | CHOW |
| Japanese | Kon’nichiwa こんにちは | kon-NEE-chee-wah |
| Korean | Annyeonghaseyo 안녕하세요 | an-NYONG-hah-say-yo |
| Mandarin | Nǐ hǎo 你好 | nee-HOW |
| Norwegian | Hei | hay |
| Polish | Cześć | cheshch |
| Portuguese | Olá | oh-LAH |
| Russian | Privet Привет | pree-VYET |
| Spanish | Hola | OH-lah |
| Swedish | Hej | hay |
| Thai | Sawadee สวัสดี | sah-wah-DEE |
Bye in Different Languages
| Language | Goodbye | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ma’a salama مع السلامة | mah-ah sah-LAH-mah |
| Cantonese | Joi gin 再見 | joy-GIN |
| Czech | Na shledanou | nah-SKHLEH-dah-noh |
| Dutch | Dag | dahkh |
| Filipino | Paalam | pah-AH-lahm |
| Finnish | Näkemiin | NAH-keh-meen |
| French | Au revoir | oh-reh-VWAHR |
| German | Auf Wiedersehen | owf-VEE-der-zayn |
| Greek | Andío Αντίο | an-DEE-oh |
| Hebrew | Lehitraot להתראות | leh-heet-rah-OHT |
| Hindi | Alvida अलविदा | al-VEE-dah |
| Italian | Arrivederci | ah-ree-veh-DEHR-chee |
| Japanese | Ja ne じゃね | jah-neh |
| Korean | Annyeonghi gaseyo 안녕히 가세요 | an-NYONG-hee gah-say-yo |
| Mandarin | Zàijiàn 再见 | zye-JYEN |
| Norwegian | Ha det | hah-deh |
| Polish | Do widzenia | doh vee-DZEN-yah |
| Portuguese | Adeus | ah-DAY-oosh |
| Russian | Do svidaniya До свидания | doh svee-DAH-nyah |
| Spanish | Adiós | ah-dee-OHS |
| Swedish | Hejdå | hay-DOH |
| Thai | La gon ลาก่อน | lah-GAWN |
2. Please
Saying thank you in different languages will go a long way. So, be sure to remember these…
| Language | Please | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Min fadlak من فضلك | min FAD-lak |
| Cantonese | M’goi 唔該 | mm-GOY |
| Czech | Prosím | PROH-seem |
| Dutch | Alsjeblieft | als-yuh-BLEEFT |
| Filipino | Pakiusap | pah-kee-OO-sap |
| Finnish | Ole hyvä | OH-leh HEW-vah |
| French | S’il vous plaît | seel voo PLAY |
| German | Bitte | BIT-teh |
| Greek | Parakaló Παρακαλώ | pah-rah-kah-LOH |
| Hebrew | Bevakasha בבקשה | beh-vah-kah-SHAH |
| Hindi | Kripaya कृपया | krip-AH-yah |
| Italian | Per favore | pehr fah-VOH-reh |
| Japanese | Onegaishimasu お願いします | oh-neh-gai-shee-MASS |
| Korean | Butakamnida 부탁합니다 | boo-tak-am-NEE-dah |
| Mandarin | Qǐng 请 | ching |
| Norwegian | Vær så snill | vair soh snil |
| Polish | Proszę | PROH-sheh |
| Portuguese | Por favor | por fah-VOR |
| Russian | Pozhaluysta Пожалуйста | pah-ZHAH-loo-stah |
| Spanish | Por favor | por fah-VOR |
| Swedish | Tack | tahk |
| Thai | Garuna กรุณา | gah-roo-NAH |
3. Thank you
Saying thank you in different languages will go a long way. So, be sure to remember these…
| Language | Thank You | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Shukran شكراً | SHOOK-ran |
| Cantonese | Doje 多謝 | doh-JYEH |
| Czech | Děkuji | DYEH-koo-yee |
| Dutch | Dank je wel | dahnk yuh vel |
| Filipino | Salamat | sah-LAH-mat |
| Finnish | Kiitos | KEE-tohs |
| French | Merci | mehr-SEE |
| German | Danke | DAHN-keh |
| Greek | Efharistó Ευχαριστώ | ef-hah-ree-STOH |
| Hebrew | Toda תודה | toh-DAH |
| Hindi | Dhanyavaad धन्यवाद | dhan-yah-VAHD |
| Italian | Grazie | GRAT-syeh |
| Japanese | Arigatō ありがとう | ah-ree-gah-TOH |
| Korean | Gamsahamnida 감사합니다 | gam-sah-ham-NEE-dah |
| Mandarin | Xièxie 谢谢 | syeh-SYEH |
| Norwegian | Takk | tahk |
| Polish | Dziękuję | jen-KOO-yeh |
| Portuguese | Obrigado / Obrigada | oh-bree-GAH-doo / dah |
| Russian | Spasibo Спасибо | spah-SEE-boh |
| Spanish | Gracias | GRAH-syahs |
| Swedish | Tack så mycket | tahk soh MEW-ket |
| Thai | Khob khun ขอบคุณ | kob-KOON |
4. Pardon Me / Excuse Me
It’s also good to know how to say excuse me in many languages. Politeness is huge.
| Language | Excuse Me / Pardon Me | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Afwan عفواً | AF-wan |
| Cantonese | M’goi 唔該 | mm-GOY |
| Czech | Promiňte | PROH-min-teh |
| Dutch | Pardon | par-DON |
| Filipino | Patawad | pah-TAH-wad |
| Finnish | Anteeksi | AN-teek-see |
| French | Excusez-moi | ex-kyoo-zay MWAH |
| German | Entschuldigung | ent-SHOOL-dig-oong |
| Greek | Signómi Συγγνώμη | see-GNOH-mee |
| Hebrew | Slicha סליחה | slee-KHAH |
| Hindi | Maaf kijiye माफ़ कीजिए | mahf KEE-jee-yeh |
| Italian | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Japanese | Sumimasen すみません | soo-mee-mah-SEN |
| Korean | Sillyehamnida 실례합니다 | sil-lyeh-ham-NEE-dah |
| Mandarin | Duìbuqǐ 对不起 | dway-boo-CHEE |
| Norwegian | Unnskyld | OON-shool |
| Polish | Przepraszam | psheh-PRAH-shahm |
| Portuguese | Com licença | kom lee-SEN-sah |
| Russian | Izvinite Извините | eez-vee-NEE-teh |
| Spanish | Perdón | pehr-DON |
| Swedish | Ursäkta | oor-SEK-tah |
| Thai | Kho thot ขอโทษ | koh-TOHT |
5. My Name Is…
Just in case you make a friend.
| Language | My Name Is… | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ismi… اسمي… | IS-mee… |
| Cantonese | Ngo giu… 我叫… | ngoh gyoo… |
| Czech | Jmenuji se… | ymeh-NOO-yee seh… |
| Dutch | Mijn naam is… | myn nahm is… |
| Filipino | Ang pangalan ko ay… | ang pang-AH-lan koh ay… |
| Finnish | Nimeni on… | NEE-meh-nee on… |
| French | Je m’appelle… | zhuh mah-PEL… |
| German | Mein Name ist… | myne NAH-meh ist… |
| Greek | Me lene… Με λένε… | meh LEH-neh… |
| Hebrew | Shmi… שמי… | shmee… |
| Hindi | Mera naam hai… मेरा नाम है… | meh-RAH nahm hay… |
| Italian | Mi chiamo… | mee KYAH-moh… |
| Japanese | Watashi no namae wa… 私の名前は… | wah-TAH-shee no nah-mah-eh wah… |
| Korean | Je ireumeun… 제 이름은… | jeh ee-reum-eun… |
| Mandarin | Wǒ jiào… 我叫… | woh jyow… |
| Norwegian | Jeg heter… | yay HEH-ter… |
| Polish | Nazywam się… | nah-ZYH-vahm sheh… |
| Portuguese | O meu nome é… | oo meh-oo NOH-meh eh… |
| Russian | Menya zovut… Меня зовут… | meh-NYAH zah-VOOT… |
| Spanish | Me llamo… | meh YAH-moh… |
| Swedish | Jag heter… | yag HEH-ter… |
| Thai | Phom chue… / Chan chue… ผมชื่อ… / ฉันชื่อ… | pom choo… / chan choo… |
6. How Are You?
This is one of the most common phrases in foreign languages to know. Perhaps right after “hello” and “bye.”
| Language | How Are You? | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Kayfa halak? كيف حالك؟ | KAY-fah HAH-lak |
| Cantonese | Nei hou ma? 你好嗎？ | nay HOH mah |
| Czech | Jak se máte? | yak seh MAH-teh |
| Dutch | Hoe gaat het? | hoo gaht het |
| Filipino | Kamusta ka? | kah-moo-STAH kah |
| Finnish | Kuinka voit? | KWEEN-kah voyt |
| French | Comment allez-vous? | koh-mahn tah-lay VOO |
| German | Wie geht es Ihnen? | vee gayt es EE-nen |
| Greek | Pos eisai? Πώς είσαι; | pohs EE-seh |
| Hebrew | Ma shlomcha? מה שלומך? | mah shlohm-KHAH |
| Hindi | Aap kaise hain? आप कैसे हैं? | aap KAY-seh hain |
| Italian | Come sta? | KOH-meh stah |
| Japanese | O-genki desu ka? お元気ですか？ | oh-GEN-kee dess-kah |
| Korean | Eotteoke jinaeseyo? 어떻게 지내세요? | oh-TTOH-keh jee-neh-SAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Nǐ hǎo ma? 你好吗？ | nee HOW mah |
| Norwegian | Hvordan har du det? | VOOR-dan har doo deh |
| Polish | Jak się masz? | yak sheh mahsh |
| Portuguese | Como está? | KOH-moo esh-TAH |
| Russian | Kak dela? Как дела? | kak deh-LAH |
| Spanish | ¿Cómo está usted? | KOH-moh es-TAH oo-STED |
| Swedish | Hur mår du? | hoor mohr doo |
| Thai | Khun pen yangrai bang? คุณเป็นอย่างไรบ้าง? | koon pen yahng-RYE bahng |
7. I’m Fine, Thank You
Now, here’s how you answer that “how are you” in 20+ languages…
| Language | I’m Fine, Thank You | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ana bikhair, shukran أنا بخير، شكراً | AH-nah bi-KHAYR, SHOOK-ran |
| Cantonese | Ngo hou hou, m’goi 我好好，唔該 | ngoh HOH HOH, mm-GOY |
| Czech | Mám se dobře, děkuji | mahm seh DOH-brzheh, DYEH-koo-yee |
| Dutch | Goed, dank je wel | khoot, dahnk yuh vel |
| Filipino | Mabuti, salamat | mah-BOO-tee, sah-LAH-mat |
| Finnish | Voin hyvin, kiitos | voyn HEW-vin, KEE-tohs |
| French | Je vais bien, merci | zhuh vay byan, mehr-SEE |
| German | Mir geht es gut, danke | meer gayt es goot, DAHN-keh |
| Greek | Eimai kala, efharisto Είμαι καλά, ευχαριστώ | EE-meh kah-LAH, ef-hah-ree-STOH |
| Hebrew | Ani beseder, toda אני בסדר, תודה | ah-NEE beh-SEH-der, toh-DAH |
| Hindi | Main theek hoon, dhanyavaad मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद | main theek hoon, dhan-yah-VAHD |
| Italian | Sto bene, grazie | stoh BEH-neh, GRAT-syeh |
| Japanese | Genki desu, arigatō 元気です、ありがとう | GEN-kee dess, ah-ree-gah-TOH |
| Korean | Jal jinaeyo, gamsahamnida 잘 지내요, 감사합니다 | jal jee-neh-yo, gam-sah-ham-NEE-dah |
| Mandarin | Wǒ hěn hǎo, xièxie 我很好，谢谢 | woh hen HOW, syeh-SYEH |
| Norwegian | Jeg har det bra, takk | yay har deh brah, tahk |
| Polish | Dobrze, dziękuję | DOH-bzheh, jen-KOO-yeh |
| Portuguese | Estou bem, obrigado | esh-TOH baym, oh-bree-GAH-doo |
| Russian | Khorosho, spasibo Хорошо, спасибо | khah-rah-SHOH, spah-SEE-boh |
| Spanish | Estoy bien, gracias | es-TOY byen, GRAH-syahs |
| Swedish | Jag mår bra, tack | yag mohr brah, tahk |
| Thai | Chan sabai di, khob khun ฉันสบายดี ขอบคุณ | chan sah-bye dee, kob-KOON |
8. Do You Speak English?
When you just can’t handle Japanese, Korean, or whatever language… this is your lifeline.
| Language | Do You Speak English? | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Hal tatakallam al-injiliziyya? هل تتكلم الإنجليزية؟ | hal tah-TAH-kal-am al in-jee-LEE-zee-yah |
| Cantonese | Nei sik m’sik gong Yingman? 你識唔識講英文？ | nay sik mm-sik gong ying-MAN |
| Czech | Mluvíte anglicky? | mloo-VEE-teh ANG-lits-ky |
| Dutch | Spreekt u Engels? | spraykt oo ENG-els |
| Filipino | Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles? | nag-sah-sah-LEE-tah kah bah nang ING-les |
| Finnish | Puhutko englantia? | poo-HOOT-koh ENG-lan-tee-ah |
| French | Parlez-vous anglais? | par-lay voo ong-GLAY |
| German | Sprechen Sie Englisch? | SHPREH-khen zee ENG-lish |
| Greek | Milate anglika? Μιλάτε αγγλικά; | mee-LAH-teh ang-lee-KAH |
| Hebrew | Ata medaber Anglit? אתה מדבר אנגלית? | ah-TAH meh-dah-BEHR ang-LEET |
| Hindi | Kya aap angrezi bolte hain? क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? | kyah aap an-GRAY-zee BOL-teh hain |
| Italian | Parla inglese? | PAR-lah een-GLAY-zeh |
| Japanese | Eigo o hanasemasu ka? 英語を話せますか？ | ay-go oh hah-nah-seh-MASS-kah |
| Korean | Yeongeo hal jul aseyo? 영어 할 줄 아세요? | young-oh hal jool ah-SAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma? 你会说英语吗？ | nee hway shwoh ying-YOO mah |
| Norwegian | Snakker du engelsk? | SNAH-ker doo ENG-elsk |
| Polish | Czy mówi pan po angielsku? | chih MOO-vee pan poh an-GYEL-skoo |
| Portuguese | Você fala inglês? | voh-SAY fah-lah een-GLESH |
| Russian | Vy govorite po-angliyski? Вы говорите по-английски? | vy gah-vah-REE-teh poh ang-LEEY-skee |
| Spanish | ¿Habla usted inglés? | AH-blah oo-STED een-GLES |
| Swedish | Talar du engelska? | TAH-lar doo ENG-el-skah |
| Thai | Khun phut phasa Angkrit dai mai? คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม? | koon poot pah-SAH ang-GRIT dai mai |
9. I am from… (country)
Chances are, you’ll be asked where you’re from. Just add your country name after the phrase.
Country names are often similar enough across languages so locals will understand you even if your pronunciation isn’t perfect
| Language | I Am From… | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ana min… أنا من… | AH-nah min… |
| Cantonese | Ngo lai ji… 我嚟自… | ngoh lai jee… |
| Czech | Jsem z… | sem z… |
| Dutch | Ik kom uit… | ik kom owt… |
| Filipino | Ako ay mula sa… | AH-koh ay MOO-lah sah… |
| Finnish | Olen kotoisin… | OH-len KOH-toy-sin… |
| French | Je viens de… | zhuh vyan duh… |
| German | Ich komme aus… | ikh KOM-meh ows… |
| Greek | Eimai apo… Είμαι από… | EE-meh ah-POH… |
| Hebrew | Ani mi… אני מ… | ah-NEE mee… |
| Hindi | Main… se hoon मैं… से हूँ | main… seh hoon… |
| Italian | Sono di… | SOH-noh dee… |
| Japanese | Watashi wa… kara kimashita 私は…から来ました | wah-TAH-shee wah… kah-rah kee-mah-SHEE-tah |
| Korean | Jeoneun…eseo wasseoyo 저는…에서 왔어요 | joh-neun…eh-soh wah-ssoh-yo |
| Mandarin | Wǒ láizì… 我来自… | woh lye-ZEE… |
| Norwegian | Jeg er fra… | yay air frah… |
| Polish | Jestem z… | YES-tem z… |
| Portuguese | Eu sou de… | eh-oo soh deh… |
| Russian | Ya iz… Я из… | yah eez… |
| Spanish | Soy de… | soy deh… |
| Swedish | Jag kommer från… | yag KOM-mer frohn… |
| Thai | Chan ma jak… ฉันมาจาก… | chan mah jak… |
10. Where Is the Bathroom?
Now this is a crucial Survival Phrase to know. Can”t live without a bathroom.
| Language | Where Is the Bathroom? | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ayna al-hammam? أين الحمام؟ | AY-nah al-ham-MAHM |
| Cantonese | Cesuo hai bindou? 廁所喺邊度？ | tsi-SOH hai bin-DOH |
| Czech | Kde je toaleta? | kdeh yeh toh-ah-LEH-tah |
| Dutch | Waar is het toilet? | vaar is het twah-LET |
| Filipino | Nasaan ang banyo? | nah-SAH-an ang BAN-yoh |
| Finnish | Missä on vessa? | MIS-sah on VES-sah |
| French | Où sont les toilettes? | oo son lay twah-LET |
| German | Wo ist die Toilette? | voh ist dee twah-LET-eh |
| Greek | Pou einai i toualeta? Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; | poo EE-neh ee twah-leh-TAH |
| Hebrew | Eifo hasherutim? איפה השירותים? | AY-foh hah-sheh-roo-TEEM |
| Hindi | Shauchalay kahan hai? शौचालय कहाँ है? | shoh-chah-LAY kah-HAN hay |
| Italian | Dov’è il bagno? | doh-VEH eel BAH-nyoh |
| Japanese | Toire wa doko desu ka? トイレはどこですか？ | toy-reh wah DOH-koh dess-kah |
| Korean | Hwajangsil i eodie isseoyo? 화장실이 어디에 있어요? | hwah-jang-sil ee oh-dee-eh ee-ssoh-yo |
| Mandarin | Cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? 厕所在哪里？ | tseh-swoh zye NAH-lee |
| Norwegian | Hvor er toalettet? | voor air twah-LET-teh |
| Polish | Gdzie jest toaleta? | gdjeh yest toh-ah-LEH-tah |
| Portuguese | Onde fica o banheiro? | ON-deh FEE-kah oo ban-YAY-roh |
| Russian | Gde tualet? Где туалет? | gdyeh too-ah-LET |
| Spanish | ¿Dónde está el baño? | DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh |
| Swedish | Var är toaletten? | vahr air twah-LET-ten |
| Thai | Hong nam yuu thi nai? ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน? | hong-NAM yoo tee NAI |
11. How Much Is This?
Oh, you’ll be definitely asking this when you want to buy some souvenirs.
| Language | How Much Is This? | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Kam si’r hatha? كم سعر هذا؟ | kam SEE-ir HAH-thah |
| Cantonese | Ni go gei do chin? 呢個幾多錢？ | nee-GOH gay-DOH chin |
| Czech | Kolik to stojí? | KOH-lik toh STOH-yee |
| Dutch | Hoeveel kost dit? | HOO-vayl kost dit |
| Filipino | Magkano ito? | mag-KAH-noh EE-toh |
| Finnish | Paljonko tämä maksaa? | PAL-yon-koh TAH-mah MAK-sah |
| French | Combien ça coûte? | kom-BYAN sah koot |
| German | Wie viel kostet das? | vee feel KOS-tet das |
| Greek | Poso kostizei afto? Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό; | POH-soh koh-STEE-zee af-TOH |
| Hebrew | Kama ze ole? כמה זה עולה? | KAH-mah zeh OH-leh |
| Hindi | Yeh kitne ka hai? यह कितने का है? | yeh KIT-neh kah hay |
| Italian | Quanto costa questo? | KWAN-toh KOS-tah KWES-toh |
| Japanese | Kore wa ikura desu ka? これはいくらですか？ | koh-reh wah ee-KOO-rah dess-kah |
| Korean | Igeo eolmayeyo? 이거 얼마예요? | ee-goh ol-MAH-yeh-yo |
| Mandarin | Zhège duōshao qián? 这个多少钱？ | jeh-geh dwoh-SHAO chyen |
| Norwegian | Hvor mye koster dette? | voor MEW-eh KOS-ter DEH-teh |
| Polish | Ile to kosztuje? | EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh |
| Portuguese | Quanto custa isto? | KWAN-too KOOS-tah EES-too |
| Russian | Skolko eto stoit? Сколько это стоит? | SKOL-kah EH-tah STOH-eet |
| Spanish | ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | KWAN-toh KWES-tah ES-toh |
| Swedish | Hur mycket kostar det? | hoor MEW-ket KOS-tar deh |
| Thai | An ni raka thaorai? อันนี้ราคาเท่าไหร่? | an-NEE rah-KAH tow-RYE |
12. This, Please
This may be one of your most used phrases. Whether you’re pointing at a menu or something at the store… even if you don’t know how to say the name, you can just say “this please.”
| Language | This Please | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Hatha min fadlak هذا من فضلك | HAH-thah min FAD-lak |
| Cantonese | Ni go m’goi 呢個唔該 | nee-GOH mm-GOY |
| Czech | Toto prosím | TOH-toh PROH-seem |
| Dutch | Dit alsjeblieft | dit als-yuh-BLEEFT |
| Filipino | Ito nga po | EE-toh ngah poh |
| Finnish | Tämä ole hyvä | TAH-mah OH-leh HEW-vah |
| French | Ceci s’il vous plaît | seh-SEE seel voo PLAY |
| German | Das bitte | das BIT-teh |
| Greek | Afto parakaló Αυτό παρακαλώ | af-TOH pah-rah-kah-LOH |
| Hebrew | Et ze bevakasha את זה בבקשה | et zeh beh-vah-kah-SHAH |
| Hindi | Yeh kripaya यह कृपया | yeh krip-AH-yah |
| Italian | Questo per favore | KWES-toh pehr fah-VOH-reh |
| Japanese | Kore o kudasai これをください | koh-reh oh koo-dah-SYE |
| Korean | Igeo juseyo 이거 주세요 | ee-goh joo-SAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Zhège qǐng 这个请 | jeh-geh ching |
| Norwegian | Dette takk | DEH-teh tahk |
| Polish | To poproszę | toh poh-PROH-sheh |
| Portuguese | Isto por favor | EES-too por fah-VOR |
| Russian | Vot eto pozhaluysta Вот это пожалуйста | vot EH-tah pah-ZHAH-loo-stah |
| Spanish | Esto por favor | ES-toh por fah-VOR |
| Swedish | Det här tack | deh hair tahk |
| Thai | An ni khrap/kha อันนี้ครับ/ค่ะ | an-NEE krap / kah |
13. This is Delicious
Since you’ll be eating a lot, you may as well know this one, right? Of course, I’m right.
| Language | This Is Delicious | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Hatha ladhidh هذا لذيذ | HAH-thah lah-THEETH |
| Cantonese | Ni go hou hou mei 呢個好好味 | nee-GOH HOH HOH may |
| Czech | Toto je výborné | TOH-toh yeh VEE-bor-neh |
| Dutch | Dit is heerlijk | dit is HAYR-lyk |
| Filipino | Masarap ito | mah-sah-RAP EE-toh |
| Finnish | Tämä on herkullista | TAH-mah on HEHR-kool-is-tah |
| French | C’est délicieux | say day-lee-SYUH |
| German | Das ist köstlich | das ist KURST-likh |
| Greek | Afto einai nostimo Αυτό είναι νόστιμο | af-TOH EE-neh NOS-tee-moh |
| Hebrew | Ze ta’im זה טעים | zeh tah-EEM |
| Hindi | Yeh bahut swadisht hai यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है | yeh bah-hoot swah-DISHT hay |
| Italian | È delizioso | eh deh-leet-SYOH-zoh |
| Japanese | Kore wa oishii desu これは美味しいです | koh-reh wah oh-EE-shee dess |
| Korean | Igeo masisseoyo 이거 맛있어요 | ee-goh mah-SHISS-oh-yo |
| Mandarin | Zhège hěn hǎochī 这个很好吃 | jeh-geh hen HOW-chir |
| Norwegian | Dette er deilig | DEH-teh air DAY-lig |
| Polish | To jest pyszne | toh yest PISH-neh |
| Portuguese | Isto é delicioso | EES-too eh deh-lee-SYOH-zoo |
| Russian | Eto vkusno Это вкусно | EH-tah VKOOS-nah |
| Spanish | Esto está delicioso | ES-toh es-TAH deh-lee-SYOH-soh |
| Swedish | Det här är utsökt | deh hair air OOT-surkt |
| Thai | An ni aroi mak อันนี้อร่อยมาก | an-NEE ah-ROY mahk |
14. Water Please
Fun fact: humans need water to live. So, when you travel, you’ll probably want to know this one. Whether you’re at a restaurant, at a tropical bikini beach, or in the middle of a desert.
| Language | Water Please | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ma’ min fadlak ماء من فضلك | mah min FAD-lak |
| Cantonese | Seui m’goi 水唔該 | sway mm-GOY |
| Czech | Vodu prosím | VOH-doo PROH-seem |
| Dutch | Water alsjeblieft | VAH-ter als-yuh-BLEEFT |
| Filipino | Tubig nga po | TOO-big ngah poh |
| Finnish | Vettä ole hyvä | VET-tah OH-leh HEW-vah |
| French | De l’eau s’il vous plaît | duh loh seel voo PLAY |
| German | Wasser bitte | VAS-er BIT-teh |
| Greek | Nero parakaló Νερό παρακαλώ | neh-ROH pah-rah-kah-LOH |
| Hebrew | Mayim bevakasha מים בבקשה | MY-im beh-vah-kah-SHAH |
| Hindi | Pani kripaya पानी कृपया | PAH-nee krip-AH-yah |
| Italian | Acqua per favore | AK-kwah pehr fah-VOH-reh |
| Japanese | Omizu o kudasai お水をください | oh-MEE-zoo oh koo-dah-SYE |
| Korean | Mul juseyo 물 주세요 | mool joo-SAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Qǐng gěi wǒ shuǐ 请给我水 | ching gay woh shway |
| Norwegian | Vann takk | van tahk |
| Polish | Wodę poproszę | VOH-deh poh-PROH-sheh |
| Portuguese | Água por favor | AH-gwah por fah-VOR |
| Russian | Vodu pozhaluysta Воду пожалуйста | VOH-doo pah-ZHAH-loo-stah |
| Spanish | Agua por favor | AH-gwah por fah-VOR |
| Swedish | Vatten tack | VAT-ten tahk |
| Thai | Nam khrap/kha น้ำครับ/ค่ะ | nahm krap / kah |
15. I Need a Doctor
Hopefully you won’t need this one… but always good to know.
| Language | I Need a Doctor | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Ahtaj tabiban أحتاج طبيباً | ah-TAJ tah-BEE-ban |
| Cantonese | Ngo seuiyiu tai yisang 我需要睇醫生 | ngoh SOY-yiu tai yee-SANG |
| Czech | Potřebuji lékaře | poh-TZHEH-boo-yee LEH-kah-zheh |
| Dutch | Ik heb een dokter nodig | ik heb en DOK-ter NOH-dikh |
| Filipino | Kailangan ko ng doktor | kai-LA-ngan koh nang DOK-tor |
| Finnish | Tarvitsen lääkärin | TAR-vit-sen LAH-kah-rin |
| French | J’ai besoin d’un médecin | zhay beh-ZWAN dun mayd-SAN |
| German | Ich brauche einen Arzt | ikh BROW-kheh EYE-nen artst |
| Greek | Chriazome giatro Χρειάζομαι γιατρό | khree-AH-zoh-meh yah-TROH |
| Hebrew | Ani tzarich rofe אני צריך רופא | ah-NEE tzah-REEKH roh-FEH |
| Hindi | Mujhe doctor chahiye मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए | moo-JEH DOK-ter CHAH-hee-yeh |
| Italian | Ho bisogno di un medico | oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon MEH-dee-koh |
| Japanese | Isha ga hitsuyou desu 医者が必要です | ee-shah gah hit-SOO-yoh dess |
| Korean | Uisaga piryohaeyo 의사가 필요해요 | ui-sah-gah pil-yo-HAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Wǒ xūyào yīshēng 我需要医生 | woh shoo-YOW ee-SHUNG |
| Norwegian | Jeg trenger en lege | yay TRENG-er en LEH-geh |
| Polish | Potrzebuję lekarza | poh-tzheh-BOO-yeh leh-KAH-zhah |
| Portuguese | Preciso de um médico | preh-SEE-zoo deh oom MEH-dee-koo |
| Russian | Mne nuzhen vrach Мне нужен врач | mnyeh NOO-zhen vrach |
| Spanish | Necesito un médico | neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh |
| Swedish | Jag behöver en läkare | yag beh-HUR-ver en LAY-kah-reh |
| Thai | Chan tongkan mor ฉันต้องการหมอ | chan tong-KAHN mor |
16. Please Help
Another one of those essential phrases for traveling abroad. Hopefully you won’t need it.
| Language | Please Help | Phonetic |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Sa’idni min fadlak ساعدني من فضلك | SAH-id-nee min FAD-lak |
| Cantonese | Ching bong ngo 請幫我 | ching bong NGO |
| Czech | Prosím pomozte mi | PROH-seem POH-motz-teh mee |
| Dutch | Help mij alsjeblieft | help my als-yuh-BLEEFT |
| Filipino | Tulungan mo ako | too-loo-NGAN moh AH-koh |
| Finnish | Auttakaa minua | OWT-tah-kah MEE-noo-ah |
| French | Aidez-moi s’il vous plaît | ay-day MWAH seel voo PLAY |
| German | Bitte helfen Sie mir | BIT-teh HEL-fen zee meer |
| Greek | Voithiste me parakaló Βοηθήστε με παρακαλώ | voh-ee-THEES-teh meh pah-rah-kah-LOH |
| Hebrew | Azor li bevakasha עזור לי בבקשה | ah-ZOR lee beh-vah-kah-SHAH |
| Hindi | Kripaya meri madad karein कृपया मेरी मदद करें | krip-AH-yah MEH-ree mah-DAD kah-RAIN |
| Italian | Per favore aiutatemi | pehr fah-VOH-reh ah-yoo-TAH-teh-mee |
| Japanese | Tasukete kudasai 助けてください | tah-soo-KEH-teh koo-dah-SYE |
| Korean | Dowajuseyo 도와주세요 | doh-wah-joo-SAY-yo |
| Mandarin | Qǐng bāng bāng wǒ 请帮帮我 | ching bang bang woh |
| Norwegian | Vær så snill og hjelp meg | vair soh snil oh yelp may |
| Polish | Proszę mi pomóc | PROH-sheh mee POH-moots |
| Portuguese | Por favor me ajude | por fah-VOR meh ah-ZHOO-deh |
| Russian | Pozhaluysta pomogite Пожалуйста помогите | pah-ZHAH-loo-stah pah-mah-GEE-teh |
| Spanish | Por favor ayúdeme | por fah-VOR ah-YOO-deh-meh |
| Swedish | Hjälp mig tack | yelp may tahk |
| Thai | Chuay duay khrap/kha ช่วยด้วยครับ/ค่ะ | choo-ay DOO-ay krap / kah |
How to Learn the Language & Speak Better
Now… you may realize that this is cool and all…
But maybe you want to actually learn and speak the language at a better level. Y’know, so you can talk and connect with locals… and y’know, instead of being another tourist. Well, for that, I have a great recommendation…
…The 3-Minute Language Audio Course by Innovative Language… an audio course (each lesson just 3+ minutes) where you listen to native speakers teaching you these useful phrases. Just listen and learn.
Pick your language below… and the course will open in a new window.
PDF Cheat Sheets for These Travel Phrases
Maybe you realized that… you like these phrases, but you wan them all in one place. Well, good news. You can get FREE Cheat Sheets for these languages. Just pick your language and check out all the PDF Cheat Sheets inside (you’ll need a free account.)
Pick a language below first and then click “Go.” The Cheat Sheets page will open in a new window.
Back to You
Now you know a bunch of useful phrases in different languages…
And if you want to learn a bit more, I’ve also included PDF Cheat Sheets and Courses.
I hope you find this useful.
– The Main Lingua “LJ” Junkie