Top 20 Most Requested Translations: English to German

German is one of the most widely spoken languages with speakers all over the world. It is the official language of Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein and one of the official languages of Switzerland and Luxembourg. German is a Germanic language, a member of the Indo-European language family, which traditionally was written in a Gothic style known as Fraktur until 1945. It was then written with the Roman characters used throughout the rest of Europe.

In emerging economies, interest in learning German is rising rapidly due to Germany’s political and economic weight and its leadership in technology. To give yourself a small head start you may want to begin with the 20 most frequently requested German phrases.

Top 20 Requested Translations:

There are other words that are commonly translated, like numbers and months, for content that includes things like dates and time.

Translations of 1 to 20:

Months of the Year:

Summary

Although globalization is positioning English as the world language, German will remain an important international language due to Germany’s political power, innovations and technologies. As our world continues to become more and more globalized, it’s important to determine which countries or regions present an opportunity for your business or brand to grow and thrive. Part of determining which areas to expand into is understanding the languages of your target audiences. By being aware of the most commonly requested phrases for translation, you begin to understand how to communicate with your potential customers.