German · BeginnerIch habe mein Portemonnaie verlorenI lost my wallet

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00:00Intro
Hello Mia! Great to see you.
Hello Lukas! How are you doing today?
I am doing well, thank you. But yesterday I had big stress.
Oh no, Lukas! What happened yesterday?
I had a real problem. I lost my wallet.
Oh my goodness! Your wallet with all the money?
Yes, exactly. Everything was suddenly gone.
I know that feeling well. Last month I searched for my bag.
And did you find it quickly?
Luckily yes. It was still in the cafe on the chair.
For me it was more complicated. I was at the main station in Leipzig.
At the big train station? There are always many people on the go there.
Right. And suddenly my jacket pocket was completely empty.
Did you immediately search everywhere?
Of course I searched everywhere. I was totally nervous.
I understand that very well. In such moments one gets panicked.
But luckily I got help. I learned important sentences.
That is a very important topic. Everyone loses something in daily life.
That is exactly what I thought too. Today we learn six useful sentences.
Perfect for all beginners! Let us introduce the sentences briefly.
With pleasure, Mia. Our first sentence is: I lost my wallet.
Sentence number two is important: I am looking for my bank card.
The third sentence helps at the station: Where is the lost and found?
For sentence number four we ask: Did you find this?
For sentence five we need documents: Here is my ID card.
And sentence six brings relief: I found it again!
Six simple and very practical sentences. Let us hear my full story first!
Yes, I am very curious! Tell us everything in detail.
So, yesterday afternoon I was on the way. I wanted to travel by train.
You were at Leipzig main station, right?
Right. I still had some time before departure.
And you were surely very hungry, right?
Haha, yes! I visited a bakery. I bought a warm bread roll.
Very delicious! And did you pay in cash?
Yes, I paid in cash. I took out my wallet.
And then you didn't put it in properly?
Exactly, I wasn't paying attention. I thought it was safe in the pocket.
Oh dear, typical Lukas! What happened after that?
I walked to the platform. There I wanted to check my ticket.
And then you reached into your jacket?
Right. I reached into my jacket pocket. But there was nothing!
Oh shock! You shouted loudly: I lost my wallet.
Yes, in full panic: I lost my wallet!
What was all inside your wallet?
My cash, tickets and my bank card. I immediately thought: I'm looking for my bank card.
Without money and bank card, one panics.
I ran quickly back to the bakery. I looked at the floor.
And did the shop assistant see anything?
Unfortunately no, she saw nothing. I was totally desperate.
How annoying! In such moments one gets scared.
I asked the railway employee: Where is the lost and found?
The employees at the information desk always help.
Absolutely. He showed me the way: On the ground floor, right next to platform three.
And did you run straight there?
Yes, immediately. On the table lay a brown wallet!
Incredible! Was your wallet lying right there?
I was full of hope. I asked: Did you find this?
And what did the staff member say?
A passenger found it. He handed it in.
What huge luck! There really are still honest people.
My ID was in my phone case. I said: Here is my ID card.
Very clever of you to carry the ID in your phone!
The staff member checked the name. Then she gave it to me.
And was all your money still there?
Yes, every single euro was there! I shouted: I found it again!
A fantastic story with a great happy ending!
Thanks, Mia! Let us look at the sentences.
With pleasure! Let us learn how to use these sentences properly in daily life.
Let us start with sentence number one. Our first sentence is: I lost my wallet.
That simply means: My money is gone, I cannot find my wallet anymore.
Exactly. The verb is to lose, and in the past it is called: have lost.
Right. One can also say: I lost my key.
Or: I lost my bag. The pattern is always the same.
I almost always pay by card, that is safer and faster.
I prefer to pay cash. But yesterday I had great luck!
That is certainly true! And when the card is missing, sentence two helps: I am looking for my bank card.
That means: My card is gone, and I need it now to pay.
The verb to search is used often: I am looking for my ticket or my bag.
For a person one says: I am looking for my friend.
With things it stays simple: I am looking for my bank card. Very useful in daily life!
When you lose something at the station, you need sentence three: Where is the lost and found?
The lost and found is the place for found things.
Exactly. The word Fundbüro comes from finden and Büro.
At every train station there is a lost and found.
One always asks politely: Excuse me, where is the lost and found?
A practical sentence for every trip!
At the counter you see an item and ask: Did you find this?
That means: Does this item belong to you, or did someone hand it in?
That is a polite question, to strangers.
One can point to something and ask: Did you find this?
Or one asks more specifically: Did you find a black bag?
Very useful in a restaurant, on the train or in a hotel.
When picking up at the counter one says sentence five: Here is my ID card.
That means: Here is my document with photo.
The Personalausweis is the official ID card in Germany.
One shows the card at the counter: Here is my ID card.
Very clear and important for every official collection.
You get everything back and shout relieved: I found it again!
That means: My lost item is back again!
One emphasizes the word wieder with great joy: I found my glasses again!
Or full of relief: I found all my money again!
Those are six important sentences for daily life.
And now we want to practice these sentences together!
Exactly! Let us test our knowledge in our interactive quiz.
Welcome to our interactive quiz! I describe six everyday situations.
And I give the matching answer each time.
Perfect. Here comes situation number one.
I am ready, Mia!
You are at the checkout in the supermarket. You want to pay, but your wallet is missing. What do you say to the cashier?
I look startled and say: I lost my wallet.
Very good, Lukas! The cashier can help you or wait briefly.
Exactly, that is the most honest and fastest answer.
Moving on to situation number two.
I am curious about the next task.
You sit in a cafe, and you want to pay. But in your backpack your card is missing. What do you say to your friend?
I search in my bag and say: I am looking for my bank card.
Completely right! Your friend can perhaps lend you some money.
That is real help among good friends.
Here is situation number three.
Which place is next in line?
You forgot your bag on the train. You stand in the station concourse. What do you ask the railway employee?
I go to the counter and ask: Where is the lost and found?
Excellent! The employee sends you to the right office.
That way one saves valuable time at the station.
Let us come to situation number four.
I am ready for number four.
You are in a restaurant. The waiter holds glasses in his hand. What do you ask him curiously and politely?
I go to him and ask: Did you find this?
Wonderfully phrased, Lukas! Very polite and clear.
Politeness opens many doors in Germany.
Here comes situation number five.
What happens at the counter?
You are in the lost and found. The staff member wants to know who you are. What do you say and show your document?
I place my card on the counter: Here is my ID card.
Great! With that you can safely collect your things.
Without an ID one does not get the things back.
And now to situation number six.
The finale of our little quiz!
The staff member gives you back your lost bag. Everything is still inside! What do you shout full of joy?
I beam across my whole face: I found it again!
Fantastic, Lukas! You solved all six tasks perfectly.
Thanks, Mia! That was really great fun.
Now we make a quick summary of all sentences.
Exactly. Let us repeat the six sentences once more together!
Let us repeat all six expressions once more.
Sentence number one: I lost my wallet.
Sentence number two: I am looking for my bank card.
Sentence number three: Where is the lost and found?
Sentence number four: Did you find this?
Sentence number five: Here is my ID card.
And sentence number six: I found it again!
Six wonderful sentences that every beginner should know.
And now comes your personal speaking exercise!
Imagine: You are traveling in Germany.
You suddenly notice that your wallet is missing.
What do you say immediately out loud in German?
Repeat after me: I lost my wallet!
Very nicely done! Practice this sentence out loud several times.
We hope you never lose your wallet.
But if you do, you are now best prepared!
Thank you very much for listening, and see you next time!
Goodbye and see you soon!

Key phrases

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Ich habe mein Portemonnaie verlorenI lost my wallet
Ich hatte ein echtes Problem. Ich habe mein Portemonnaie verloren.I had a real problem. I lost my wallet.
Ich suche meine BankkarteI'm looking for my bank card
Ich suche meine Bankkarte in der Tasche.I'm looking for my bank card in my bag.
Wo ist das Fundbüro?Where is the lost and found?
Der dritte Satz hilft am Bahnhof: Wo ist das Fundbüro?The third sentence helps at the station: Where is the lost and found?
Haben Sie das gefunden?Did you find this?
Bei Satz Nummer vier fragen wir: Haben Sie das gefunden?For sentence number four we ask: Did you find this?
Hier ist mein PersonalausweisHere is my ID card
Hier ist mein Personalausweis zum Abholen.Here is my ID card for pick-up.
Ich habe es wiedergefunden!I found it again!
Und Satz sechs bringt Erleichterung: Ich habe es wiedergefunden!And sentence six brings relief: I found it again!

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Stell dir vor: Du bemerkst, dass dein Portemonnaie fehlt. Welchen Satz sagst du sofort laut?Imagine: You notice that your wallet is missing. Which sentence do you say out loud right away?

cocoaIch habe mein Portemonnaie verloren
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