Emergency Phrases
Essential German phrases for emergencies: police, fire, doctor, and more. With pronunciation guide in DE/EN/UK. Free, no signup.
Emergency Phrases — German Sentences for Emergencies, Doctors, Police and Offices
In an emergency situation, every second counts — and the language barrier can become life-threatening. Our Emergency Phrases give you the most important German sentences for medical emergencies, police contact, government office visits, and everyday situations — with phonetic pronunciation in German, English, and Ukrainian.
Emergency Numbers in Germany
- 112: Fire brigade and ambulance (valid EU-wide, free, works without SIM card)
- 110: Police
- 116 117: On-call doctor service (when your GP is closed but it is not life-threatening)
- 0800 111 0 111 / 0800 111 0 222: Crisis hotline (24/7, free, anonymous)
- 0800 0 116 016: Violence against women helpline (24/7, multilingual)
Medical Emergencies
Key phrases when calling 112:
- "Ich brauche einen Krankenwagen!" — I need an ambulance!
- "Meine Adresse ist..." — My address is...
- "Die Person ist bewusstlos / atmet nicht." — The person is unconscious / not breathing.
- "Ich habe starke Schmerzen in der Brust." — I have severe chest pain.
- "Ich bin allergisch gegen..." — I am allergic to...
- "Ich bin schwanger, ... Monat." — I am pregnant, ... month.
Police and Safety
- "Ich möchte eine Anzeige erstatten." — I want to file a report.
- "Mir wurde ... gestohlen." — My ... was stolen.
- "Ich brauche einen Dolmetscher." — I need an interpreter.
- "Ich verstehe nicht. Bitte langsam sprechen." — I don't understand. Please speak slowly.
- "Kann ich meinen Anwalt anrufen?" — Can I call my lawyer?
At the Doctor
- "Ich habe Schmerzen hier." (+ point) — I have pain here. (+ point)
- "Ich nehme diese Medikamente." — I take these medications.
- "Ich brauche ein Rezept für..." — I need a prescription for...
- "Ich brauche eine Krankmeldung." — I need a sick note.
- "Ich habe eine Überweisung." — I have a referral.
At Government Offices
- "Ich habe einen Termin um ... Uhr." — I have an appointment at ... o'clock.
- "Welche Unterlagen brauche ich?" — Which documents do I need?
- "Ich spreche kein Deutsch. Gibt es jemanden, der Englisch spricht?" — I don't speak German. Is there someone who speaks English?
- "Wo muss ich unterschreiben?" — Where do I sign?
- "Kann ich eine Kopie bekommen?" — Can I get a copy?
Landlord and Housing
- "Die Heizung funktioniert nicht." — The heating is not working.
- "Es gibt einen Wasserrohrbruch." — There is a burst pipe.
- "Ich möchte den Mietvertrag kündigen." — I want to cancel the lease.
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