How to Say Can you speak German? in German

When starting a conversation in Germany, you may want to ask someone if they can speak German.

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? - (Shpre-khen zee doytsh)
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Formal for "Do you speak German?" ‍

Sprichst du Deutsch? - (Shprisht doo doytsh)
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Informal for "Do you speak German?"

Können Sie Deutsch sprechen? - (Kuh-nen zee doytsh shprae-ken)
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Formal for "Can you speak German?"

Kannst du Deutsch sprechen? - (Kuh-nst doo doytsh shprae-ken)
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Informal for "Can you speak German?"

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