German - Appointments

Ich möchte gern einen Termin machen.

I'd like to make an appointment.

Meaning: I'd like to make an appointment.

When to use: Use this polite opening when you call or arrive and want to book an appointment.

Haben Sie am ___ noch einen Termin frei?

Do you have any openings on ___?

Meaning: Do you have any openings on ___?

When to use: Ask this when you want to know if a specific day or date is free (use 'am' + day/date).

Welche Zeiten sind noch frei?

What times are available?

Meaning: What times are available?

When to use: Use this to ask for a list of free times after you know the day or date.

Dann nehme ich ___, bitte.

I'll take ___, please.

Meaning: I'll take ___, please.

When to use: Say this when you choose a specific date or time offered by the receptionist.

Können Sie mir Datum und Uhrzeit bestätigen?

Can you confirm the date and time?

Meaning: Can you confirm the date and time?

When to use: Ask this after the receptionist gives you the appointment so you are sure about date and time.

Ich möchte meinen Termin ändern.

I'd like to change my appointment.

Meaning: I'd like to change my appointment.

When to use: Use this when you need to change an already scheduled appointment.

Kann ich den Termin auf ___ verschieben?

Can I reschedule for ___?

Meaning: Can I reschedule for ___?

When to use: Ask this when proposing a new day or time: use 'auf' + new day/time if appropriate.

Tip: Don't forget 'auf' before a new day/time; omitting it sounds incomplete.

Ich muss meinen Termin absagen.

I need to cancel my appointment.

Meaning: I need to cancel my appointment.

When to use: Use this when you cannot attend and must cancel the booking.

Ich bin wegen meines Termins hier.

I'm here for my appointment.

Meaning: I'm here for my appointment.

When to use: Say this at the reception desk when you arrive for the scheduled time.

Ich komme etwas später.

I'm running late.

Meaning: I'm running late.

When to use: Call or tell reception this if you will arrive later than planned.

Ist ___ noch frei?

Is ___ still available?

Meaning: Is ___ still available?

When to use: Use this to check if a specific time (e.g., 'Montag um zehn') is still free.

Ich kann am ___.

I'm available on ___.

Meaning: I’m available on ___.

When to use: Use this short reply to say when you are free (use 'um' for times: 'Ich kann um drei').

Tip: For specific clock times, use 'um' (e.g. 'Ich kann um drei'), not 'am'.

Da kann ich leider nicht.

I'm not available at ___.

Meaning: I’m not available then.

When to use: Say this politely when a proposed time does not work for you.