المعنى
A polite way to direct someone.
خلفية ثقافية
In German restaurants, it is considered rude to just walk in and sit down. You should wait for the staff to say 'Hier entlang, bitte' and lead you to a table. In Viennese coffee houses, the 'Ober' (head waiter) uses this phrase with a specific formal dignity. It's part of the traditional 'Kaffeehauskultur'. Swiss German speakers might use 'Da gohts lang' in informal settings, but 'Hier entlang, bitte' remains the standard in High German professional contexts. Punctuality and structure are key. Using this phrase to guide a visitor exactly when their meeting starts is a sign of a well-run office.
The Hand Gesture
Always pair this phrase with an open-hand gesture. Pointing with one finger can be seen as slightly aggressive in Germany; an open palm is much more professional.
Don't forget the 'bitte'
Without 'bitte', 'Hier entlang' sounds like a military command. Always include it in social or professional settings.
المعنى
A polite way to direct someone.
The Hand Gesture
Always pair this phrase with an open-hand gesture. Pointing with one finger can be seen as slightly aggressive in Germany; an open palm is much more professional.
Don't forget the 'bitte'
Without 'bitte', 'Hier entlang' sounds like a military command. Always include it in social or professional settings.
Eye Contact
Briefly make eye contact with the person you are guiding before turning to lead the way. This confirms they are following you.
Distance Matters
Use 'Hier' if you are standing right at the start of the path. Use 'Da' if you are pointing to a path across the room.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to politely show someone the way.
Hier ________, bitte.
'Entlang' is the correct adverb to indicate moving along a path.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a waiter leading a guest to a table?
A waiter says:
This is the standard polite professional phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the hotel reception.
Gast: 'Wo ist mein Zimmer?' Rezeptionist: '________'
The receptionist should offer to show the way.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are pointing to a door that is 10 meters away.
'Da' is used for things further away, while 'hier' is for immediate proximity.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Hier vs. Da
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينHier ________, bitte.
'Entlang' is the correct adverb to indicate moving along a path.
A waiter says:
This is the standard polite professional phrase.
Gast: 'Wo ist mein Zimmer?' Rezeptionist: '________'
The receptionist should offer to show the way.
Situation: You are pointing to a door that is 10 meters away.
'Da' is used for things further away, while 'hier' is for immediate proximity.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly correct and slightly more emphatic about the politeness. However, 'Hier entlang, bitte' is the more common 'standard' version.
The phrase itself is neutral, but the addition of 'bitte' makes it polite and suitable for formal situations. To make it very informal, you can just say 'Hier lang'.
'Weg' is a noun (the path), while 'entlang' is an adverb (the direction). You say 'Diesen Weg' or 'Hier entlang'.
Only if you are physically walking with the person. If you are just pointing from a distance, 'Da entlang' or 'Gehen Sie dort lang' is better.
No, this is a complete thought in German. The verb 'gehen' (to go) is implied.
It is always 'entlang' (one word).
The phrase remains exactly the same: 'Hier entlang, bitte.'
You can say: 'Darf ich Sie bitten, mir zu folgen?'
Yes, it is standard throughout the German-speaking world (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Usually no, as it implies physical movement. In an email, use 'Hier finden Sie...' (Here you will find...).
عبارات ذات صلة
Diesen Weg, bitte
synonymThis way, please
Folgen Sie mir
similarFollow me
Nach Ihnen
builds onAfter you
Da entlang
specialized formThat way
Geradeaus
contrastStraight ahead
