German Words and Phrases

Here is a list of the German words and phrases that you will find in the play. The page number where they appear in the script is listed after each word.

Click on the link for pronunciations for the most basic phrases in German. The words followed by an asterisk(*), below are included on this page. Click on a word to hear it pronounced by a very upbeat German guy.

auf Wiedersehen* (5, 16, 38)—the most formal way of saying Goodbye.

Ja* (6, 9)—Yes

Liebchen (6, 18)—Sweetheart or Dear. Mein Liebchen: My dear

Kappelmeister (6)—Literally Chapel-Master, or Choir-Master. The person in charge of music and/or the leader of an orchestra or choir.

Herr (13, 17, 20)—Mister, a term of address for a man or young man.

Wunderkind (16)—wonderkid

guten Morgen* (16)—Good Morning

Wunderbar (17, 18)—Wonderful!

Schatzi (17, 19)—Little Treasure, Darling

Fraulein (18)—Miss, a term of address for an unmarried young woman.

Danke* (19)—Thank you