Business & Work

1. Ich würde gerne ein Meeting vereinbaren.

   I'd like to schedule a meeting.

   Usage

   A polite way to request a business meeting

   Grammar Note

   "würde gerne" is the German polite wish form (Konjunktiv II)

2. Darf ich Ihnen meine Visitenkarte geben?

   Let me give you my business card.

   Usage

   Used when handing over a business card

   Grammar Note

   "Ihnen" is the dative of the formal "Sie", essential in German business communication

3. Ich bin hier für eine Konferenz.

   I'm here for a conference.

   Usage

   Used to explain attendance at a conference

   Grammar Note

   "bin hier" means "I am here" in German

4. Könnte ich einen Beleg für diese Ausgabe bekommen?

   Could I have a receipt for this expense?

   Usage

   Used to request a receipt for a business expense

   Grammar Note

   "könnte ich" is the Konjunktiv II form meaning "could I" — a polite request

5. Wo ist der nächste Coworking-Space?

   Where is the nearest coworking space?

   Usage

   Used to find a coworking space

   Grammar Note

   "wo ist" is the German question form for "where is"

6. Ich habe um drei Uhr ein Meeting.

   I have a meeting at three o'clock.

   Usage

   Used to state a scheduled meeting time

   Grammar Note

   "um ~ Uhr" is the German time expression meaning "at ~ o'clock"

7. Können wir das bei einem Kaffee besprechen?

   Can we discuss this over coffee?

   Usage

   Used to suggest an informal discussion over coffee

   Grammar Note

   "können wir" is the first-person plural ability question form in German

8. Bitte senden Sie mir den Vertrag per E-Mail.

   Please send me the contract by email.

   Usage

   Used to request a contract be sent by email

   Grammar Note

   "bitte" means "please" in German; "Sie" is the formal second-person

9. Ich freue mich auf die Zusammenarbeit mit Ihnen.

   I look forward to working with you.

   Usage

   A polite expression welcoming a new business partnership

   Grammar Note

   "ich freue mich auf" is the German idiomatic expression for "I look forward to"

10. Haben Sie einen Konferenzraum frei?

    Do you have a conference room available?

    Usage

    Used to check if a conference room is available

    Grammar Note

    "haben Sie" is the polite question form meaning "do you have?" using formal "Sie"

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