💻German for IT & software developers
Many IT jobs in the DACH region are English-friendly, but German gets you the role, the team and the daily standups. Here’s the German that actually comes up in tech teams.
Key phrases on the job
Ich melde mich, wenn es fertig ist.I’ll get back to you when it’s done.
Können wir das kurz besprechen?Can we quickly discuss this?
Das Ticket ist erledigt.The ticket is done.
Ich pushe den Code gleich.I’ll push the code shortly.
Es gibt einen Fehler im Build.There’s a bug in the build.
Passt das so für dich?Does that work for you?
Ich brauche noch ein Review.I still need a review.
Wir machen das im nächsten Sprint.We’ll do that in the next sprint.
Vocabulary you need
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need German to work in IT in Germany?
Many companies work in English, but German (B1+) widens your options dramatically and helps with daily communication, contracts and integration.
What’s the fastest way for developers to learn German?
Learn the workplace chunks first, then get daily input from German tech and news videos with dual subtitles — a few minutes a day compounds fast.