Important Phrases to Learn While Traveling

When traveling to a destination whose language differs from yours, there are phrases and questions that you need. Knowing the important phrases to learn while traveling, helps you interact better with the locals and makes your travel experience easier. The great side to this, is that you also learn a few words in another language. Wherever you choose to go, Wakanow has got you covered with an array of carefully curated travel packages.

Before you travel the world, here are some words you need to learn for situations you’re likely to find yourself in.

GREETINGS

Learning greetings and pleasantries in the language that your desired destination speaks is a great way to break the ice. Speaking a few words in the language of the locals will make it easier to earn the trust of the locals.

• Hello / Hey / Hi
• Good morning / Good day
• Good afternoon
• Good evening
• How are you?
• Please
• Thank you
• Excuse me
• Good bye

TRANSIT

While in transit whether at the airport or in the air plane, one thing is sure, you will need to communicate. We all know that communication only works if the other party understands the message being passed across. Learn some words that are applicable during transit to make your travels seamless.

• I want to eat
• Yes
• No
• Do you speak (language)
• Where is the bathroom?
• I am traveling for…
• I am staying at…
• I am going to
• Where is
• Train station/ Bus /Taxi
• Airport
• My hotel is
• I don’t understand

HOTEL

Whichever kind of accommodation you choose to settle in, it is important to be able to ask certain questions especially because of your welfare and to make your stay comfortable.

• I lost…
• …is not working
• Laundry
• Bed bugs
• Air conditioner / fan
• Toilet paper
• Bin / Trash can
• Towels
• Reception
• Please clean the room.

MEETING PEOPLE

While getting to know more about the city you’re spending your vacation in , you get to meet people and it is only right that you learn to speak a few words with them to blend in and make new friends.

• Nice to meet you
• What is your name?
• Do you speak English?
• Where are you from?
• My name is?
• I am from?
• I want to eat
• I want to visit
• Speak slowly please
• I don’t understand

AT RESTAURANTS

Going to restaurants is easy peasy when you speak the language but when you don’t, it can be a chore explaining what you need. Learning these phrases will hep you navigate ordering in a restaurant.

• Can I have?
• I want
• What is..?
• Water
• Soda
• Alcohol
• I am allergic to…
• Food
• I would like to order
• The bill / check please
• Do you take credit card?

SHOPPING

You will need to learn shopping phrases especially if you’re serious about getting good bargains. You can always get a good price when you speak the language of the locals.

• Do you have change?
• Where is the bank?
• How much?
• Too expensive
• When do you close?
• When do you open?
• Can I try it on?

WELLNESS

Get familiar with wellness terms in case you have a need for them as these phrases will help you clarify your issues.

• I am allergic to…
• This hurts
• I need antibiotics
• I need a doctor
• Where is the pharmacy?
• Tampons / sanitary pads
• Hospital
• Help me
• Ambulance
• I lost my…
• Call the police

Learn these phrases and be confident when exploring new destinations. Let’s go!