German phrases for a move
German neighbour phrases
The people in the building are who you will actually speak to. These are the German sentences for meeting them, then the small asks that follow.
The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.
- Freut mich, ich bin der neue Nachbar. Nice to meet you — I am the new neighbour.
- Ich bin gerade eingezogen. I just moved in.
- Könnten Sie die Musik etwas leiser stellen? Could you turn the music down a little?
- Ich wohne im dritten Stock. I live on the third floor.
- Wissen Sie, wann der Müll abgeholt wird? Do you know what time they collect the rubbish?
- Entschuldigung — ist dieses Paket Ihres? Sorry — is this parcel yours?
- Könnten Sie mir eine Bäckerei empfehlen? Could you recommend a bakery?
- Bis später, schönen Tag noch. See you later — take care.
Tell Lumi you are learning German for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other German first-month situations
- German housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- German town hall — Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- German doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.