Coming September 8, 2026
Lonely Planet German Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary - from directions to eating out and travelling safely - and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide.

Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's German Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when you need to reference something quickly, and let the 3500 word two-way dictionary guide you in your conversations.

Inside Lonely Planet's German Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary:

• Learn top phrases and get to grips with the basics with handy guides on pronunciation, phonetics and grammar
• Buy tickets for transport, book accommodation, get directions, understand currency and find your way when you're out and about
• Order foods with confidence using the menu decoder, learn table etiquette and manners, ask for special meals and discuss dietary requirements
• Practice simple greetings and conversation starters so you can meet new people and socialize with the community
• Understand what to say in an emergency situation and get help when you need it
• Reference situations and events quickly using the pull-out fast phrases card
• Translate specific words and learn their meanings with the 3500 word two-way dictionary

Lonely Planet's Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary series covers 120+ languages - more than any other publisher on the market! Get to the heart of Germany and immerse yourself in the language, so you can get closer to the local culture and community, and have your best adventure yet.