Bavarian sayings for everyone - Mei Herz schlogt boarisch!

Bavarian sayings sound like a foreign language to you? But you'd still like to impress at the next Oktoberfest? We’ve got your back! With these Bavarian phrases, you’ll grab attention and pass as a true local.

Bayerisch vs. Bairisch – What’s the difference?

Bairisch refers to the linguistic term and the associated dialects. It’s older than you might think and is further divided into Northern, Central, and Southern Bairisch.

Bayerisch, on the other hand, is a geographical and political term. It refers to the entire region of Bavaria, not just the dialects but the cultural territory as well.

We’ve picked out the best Bavarian sayings for your next Oktoberfest adventure – from sweet to bold to downright cheeky. That’s why we love this dialect: it mixes truth with unbeatable humor. HIMMEHERRGOTTSAKRAMENTEFIX – is des schee!

What do you need Bavarian sayings for?

Besides wearing a stunning Dirndl, it’s the small things that perfect your Bavarian appearance. Whether you're greeting someone or ordering beer – these expressions are essential:

• Greeting: “Griaß God”
• How are you?: “Wia gäts da?”
• Pretzel: “Brezn”
• Bon appétit: “An Guadn”
• Beer order: “No a Maß, biddscheen”
• Toast: “Oans, zwoa, g’suffa!”
• Pardon?: “Wos sogsd?”
• Let’s go: “Pack mas!”
• We won’t be this young again: “So jung kema nimma zam!”
• Amazement: “Do legst di nieda.”
• Goodbye: “Pfiati”

Can you flirt with Bavarian sayings?

Absolutely! Just stay polite and confident. Spotted a beautiful Madl or a dashing guy? Go say hi – and don’t forget one of these lines:

• Gehn mia miteinand wos drinkn?
• Du bisd aba schee!
• Sacradi, bist du a feschs Derndl! (to a woman)
• Mei Bua, fesche Wadln host. (to a man)
• Du hosd aba a scheenes Deandl an!
• Mogst a Busserl?
• I mog di!

Sayings you should never flirt with!

Sometimes the Maß hits too fast – and not every line lands well. These sayings are hilarious, but maybe not the best for flirting:

• Host du vui Hoiz vor der Hüttn!
• Du bist doch a bloß so schee, weil i so bsuffa bin!
• Also mei Lieblingstier is da Zapfhahn!
• Di Brezn hat a so scheane Kurven wi du!
• Warum i Single bin? Des is wia mim letztn Batzl Obazdn – a jeda wui’s, aber koana traut’se.
• Behältst du mi, wenn i bis zua dia Hoam nochlaufe?

Annoyed?

At big events like Oktoberfest, things can get heated. Instead of a physical response, go Bavarian verbal mode!

• Blöd gucken: “Mit bloss bläd schaun, kimmst a ned weida.”
• Sloppy: “gschlampat”
• Idiot: “Der ganze Bua a Depp.”
• Punk kid: “Kloana Kniabiesler!”
• Ugly: “greißlig”
• Get lost!: “Schleich di!”

Bavarian jokes

Top off your Oktoberfest skillset with our TOP 3 Bavarian jokes. They’re guaranteed crowd-pleasers:

• Oh Bier, du edler Geist, der du mi zu Bodn reißt und reißt du mi a 10 mal nieda, i steh auf und sauf di wieda.
• Auf da Deo-Dosn is gstandn “Hinten eindrücken”. Guad, beim Laufa duads a bissl weh, aba wenn i furz, riachts guad!
• “Du dei Hosndirl is offen!” – “I woass, i hob Bereitschaft.”

With these Bavarian sayings, you're all set for Oktoberfest. Time to make your grand entrance – as a true Bavarian! Dahoam is do, wosd song konnst, wosd wuisd!