Now, we don’t all have time to learn a new language before jetting off on our next adventure. But I always think it’s so important to be able to speak a few key words and phrases in the local language of the place you’re visiting. Not only will it help you out if you end up in a sticky situation, but I always think it’s polite to be able to greet the locals in their own language.

So here’s 5 different ways to say some key words and phrases, and more importantly to greet your new friends!

French	Bonjour
Spanish	Hola
Mandarin Chinese	Nǐ hǎo
German	Hallo
Italian	Ciao

French	Merci
Spanish	Gracias
Mandarin Chinese	Xièxie
German	Danke
Italian	Grazie

French	Oui/Non
Spanish	Sí/No
Mandarin Chinese	Shì/Bú shì
German	Ja/Nein
Italian	Sì/No

French	Où est…?
Spanish	Dónde está…?
Mandarin Chinese	… zài nǎlǐ?
German	Wo ist…?
Italian	Dov’è…?

French	Je suis désolé(e)
Spanish	Lo siento
Mandarin Chinese	Duìbùqĭ
German	Es tut mir leid
Italian	Mi dispiace

French	Au revoir
Spanish	Adiós
Mandarin Chinese	Zàijiàn
German	Auf Wiedersehen
Italian	Arrivederci

Charley x