Munich Oktoberfest: Flirting in Bavarian

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Updated: 08 September 2025 ·

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Flirting in Bavarian

'I mog Di': Flirting is a part of the Munich Oktoberfest tradition. (Symbol image)
'I mog Di': Flirting is a part of the Munich Oktoberfest tradition. (Symbol image)

Flirting at the Oktoberfest is as important as drinking and dancing. Here are the essential phrases for him and her in Bavarian and standard German. You won't go home alone in Munich!

The Munich Oktoberfest: beer, pretzels, Bavarian courtship - if you're not in the mood for flirting after a couple of steins, you're in the wrong place. To make it happen: Our language guide with the most important flirt phrases.

  • HE: "Servus, Spazerl!" (Hello, beautiful girl!)
  • SHE: "Awo... geh, schleich di!" (No, get lost!)
  • HE: Will you give me a kiss?
  • SHE: You're quite the charmer, aren't you?
  • HE: Wow, you've got quite a figure.
  • SHE: I just do a lot of yoga.
  • HE: You're driving me crazy!
  • SHE: Sorry, I have a boyfriend.
  • HE: Should we head out?
  • SHE: Can you give me your jacket? I'm cold.

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