Oktoberfest or “d’ Wiesn” to the locals
To help you survive this annual German festival we have come up with some essential phrases and vocabulary…
Every year over 6 million people flock to the city of Munich in Germany to be part of the world famous German festival, Oktoberfest. And what exactly do you do? Drink beer from 6 of Munich’s brewers for 16 days! However, there are plenty of other things to do in this charming city in southern Germany, such as trying the delicious local food and taking a ride on the world’s largest portable rollercoaster!
Finally, if you really want to join in the festivities, why not try dressing up? Ladies traditionally wear a Dirndl, which is a Bavarian dress with an apron, and men wear a Lederhosen, which are leather shorts with embroidery.
Impress the locals with our top 10 Oktoberfest phrases and vocabulary!
ENGLISH | GERMAN |
Hello my name is….what is your name? | Hallo, ich heiße ….. Wie heißt du? – (Great way to make new friends!) |
Another beer please | Noch ein Bier, bitte. |
I need a re-fill, please! | Nachschenken, bitte! |
It’s tapped! | O’zapft is! (b) |
I want to buy beer tokens | Ich möchte Biermarken kaufen |
Which way is the Wiesn? (Large field where Oktoberfest takes place) | Wo geht es zur Wiesn? |
Next round is on him/her! | Die nächste Runde zahlt er/sie! |
Cheers! | Prost! |
One, two, drink! | Oans, Zwoa, Gsuffa! (b) |
ENGLISH | GERMAN |
Rollercoaster | die Achterbahn |
Beer tent | das Bierzelt |
Family day (prices are cheaper) | der Famillientag |
Waiter/Waitress | die Bedienung |
Sausage | die Wurst |
Beer mug | der Bierkrug |
Pretzel | die Brezel |
Ticket | die Fahrkarte |
Music | die Musik |
Bartender | der Wirt |
(b) indicates that it is in Bavarian German
If you find yourself wanting to expand on your vocabulary, also visit www.oktoberfest.de for a whole dictionary of essential Oktoberfest words.
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