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Printed sheets rarely match what your teacher covered. Upload your own lesson material and get cards for the exact phrases you need to learn.

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Why build your own German greetings set

Printable sheets of German greetings flashcards are easy to find, but they rarely match the phrases your teacher actually covered. A generic list might teach Guten Tag when your class drilled Hallo, Servus and the formal Sie forms.

  • Cards match the exact greetings in your own notes or slides.
  • Formal and informal forms can be separated into their own cards.
  • Spaced repetition brings back the greetings you keep missing.
  • Free plan covers 3 generations per month and browser study.
Example German greetings flashcards
How do you say 'Good morning' in German?Guten Morgen
How do you say 'How are you?' formally?Wie geht es Ihnen?
How do you say 'Goodbye' informally?Tschüss
What does 'Guten Abend' mean?Good evening
How do you say 'Thank you very much' in German?Vielen Dank
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Cards from your own material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, text notes or a photo of a handout, and get flashcards built from the greetings in your course.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at growing intervals, so phrases you know fade less and the ones you miss show up again sooner.

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How it works

Upload your notes

Add the vocabulary list, lesson slides or a photo of the page where your teacher wrote the greetings.

Generate flashcards

DeckOwl pulls out the phrases and meanings and turns each one into a front-and-back card.

Review with spaced repetition

Study in the browser each day. Missed cards return sooner, and the ones you know move further out.

Making your own set from class material keeps the deck aligned with your course. Greetings are easy to mix up at first, such as the time-of-day phrases and the difference between formal and informal address, so studying them as cards with spaced repetition helps them stick.

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Frequently asked questions

How many German greetings should I learn before a first class quiz?

Most beginner courses cover a core set of about 10 to 15 greetings and farewells, including time-of-day phrases. Start with the ones on your syllabus, then add the formal forms once the casual ones feel automatic.

What is the best way to practice German greetings?

Say each phrase out loud before you flip the card, and pair it with the situation where you would use it. Short daily sessions with spaced repetition work better than one long cram before class.

Can I export my German greetings flashcards?

Yes, on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month you can export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan to try DeckOwl?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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