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Many people take up Luxembourgish to settle into everyday life in the Grand Duchy, to prepare for the citizenship test, or to connect with family and friends who live there. But finding an engaging way to learn the conversational skills you need to pass an exam or manage everyday situations can be hard, especially if most resources aren't available in your first language.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Searching endlessly for a quick, accessible way to develop conversational skills
- Struggling to find resources that teach you in your native language
- Losing confidence because you have no way of checking whether your Luxembourgish pronunciation is correct
Learn Luxembourgish online today and start joining in with everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Luxembourgish fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Luxembourgish.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Luxembourgish and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Luxembourgish in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across the Grand Duchy.
Why uTalk is the best Luxembourgish learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Luxembourgish words and phrases through real-life situations. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
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Practical content covering greetings, travel, work and daily life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Luxembourgish speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across the country.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and helps boost your memory. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Luxembourgish online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Ech kréien e Kaffi, wann ech gelift.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Moien.
Hello.
Jo.
Yes.
Jo, merci.
Yes please.
Nee.
No.
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Nee Merci.
No thanks.
Wann ech gelift.
Please.
Merci.
Thank you.
Villmools Merci.
Thank you very much.
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Et ass näischt.
You’re welcome.
Zwee Béier, wann ech gelift.
Two beers, please.
de Bus
bus
den Auto
car
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den Taxi
taxi
den Zuch
train
d'Gare
railway station
de Fluchhafen
airport
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den Hotel
hotel
de Pass
passport
den Telefon
telephone
Entschëllegt.
Excuse me.
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Wéi vill Auer ass et?
What time is it?
Kënnt Dir dat widderhuelen, wann ech gelift?
Can you repeat that please?
Schwätzt méi lues wann ech gelift.
Please speak more slowly.
Ech verstinn net.
I don’t understand.
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Et deet mer Leed.
Sorry.
Wou sinn d'Toiletten?
Where are the toilets?
D'Dammen Toilette
Ladies’ Toilet
D'Hären Toilette
Gents’ Toilet
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Wou ass de Strand?
Where is the beach?
Wou ass d'Bank?
Where is the bank?
Wéi vill kascht dat hei?
How much does this cost?
d'Kreditkaart
credit card
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de Bancomat
cash machine
Äddi.
Goodbye.
Paracetamol
paracetamol
d'Schlësselen
keys
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de Plang
map
lénks
left
riets
right
eent
one
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zwee
two
dräi
three
Where is it spoken?
Luxembourg
Number of speakers
400,000
Language family
Indo-European
Germanic
West Germanic
Fun facts | Luxembourgish
- The motto of Luxembourg is ‘Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn’ which translates as ‘We want to remain what we are’, meaning independent of other countries.
- There’s a Luxembourgish expression, 'Ech si rose wéi eng Spann', or ‘I’m as angry as a spider’.
- In a survey, 55.8% of the country's inhabitants chose Luxembourgish as their principal language.
How our Luxembourgish lessons work
Learning the Luxembourgish language should feel simple and enjoyable from the start, with no lessons to book and no teacher to find. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering work, family and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is recorded by native speakers, helping you naturally pick up the language's sounds and rhythms. Words and phrases are linked to pictures too, helping you remember what you learn. Game-like exercises test you on what you've learned, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on. You'll be speaking Luxembourgish from the start, helping you build confidence as you progress. Watch your score grow with every correct answer in the game-like exercises. Save your favourite words and phrases in the in-app phrasebook for easy access and, if you choose, test yourself on them too. Everything is geared towards helping you learn at a pace that suits you. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our UK-based customer service team at support@utalk.com. They'll be happy to help.
Key points
- Luxembourgish developed from Moselle Franconian, a German variety, so it is more closely related to German than to French.
- Its grammar, structure and basic vocabulary are Germanic, which may make parts of the language familiar to German speakers, particularly in writing. How much they understand when it is spoken can vary.
- French has also had a strong influence on Luxembourgish vocabulary, reflecting the country’s geographical proximity to and historical links with French-speaking regions.
- Luxembourgish is Luxembourg’s national language. French and German are also widely used in the country’s administrative and legal systems.
- In uTalk, Luxembourgish is taught as its own language, separate from German and French. You can focus on learning Luxembourgish and build skills to support your preparation for the language test required for citizenship applications.
Luxembourgish and neighbouring languages
- Luxembourgish is spoken across the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, but the wider Low Countries region is home to other neighbouring languages.
“We help make learning Luxembourgish easy”
“We understand how stressful it can feel when you lack confidence in your spoken language skills, whether you’re settling into daily life or preparing for a citizenship test. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Luxembourgish speakers so you can hear exactly how the language is genuinely spoken, not just how it's written in a textbook.”
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Luxembourgish
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting languages that other apps often overlook. Our Luxembourgish content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Luxembourgish language learning journey
Maybe you're relocating to Luxembourg for work, preparing for a citizenship application, or wanting to connect with Luxembourgish-speaking family members. Finding lessons focused on real spoken Luxembourgish that keep you motivated and help you remember what you've learned can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Luxembourgish with First Words like wann ech gelift (please), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Luxembourgish speakers, record yourself repeating them and compare your pronunciation with theirs. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose for yourself what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Luxembourgish with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across the Grand Duchy. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the West Germanic languages
Luxembourgish belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Germanic language family, sharing roots with several other widely spoken languages. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: German, Dutch, Afrikaans, English, Alsatian, Flemish and Scots.
These languages share deep historical roots and often have recognisable vocabulary, so learning Luxembourgish can give you a head start exploring the wider West Germanic family.
Get StartedYour Luxembourgish questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Luxembourgish the same as German?
No, but they're closely related. Although Luxembourgish developed from German dialects, it is a standardised language in its own right, with its own vocabulary and spelling, and is Luxembourg’s national language. German speakers can often understand some Luxembourgish, but may need some exposure to follow it comfortably. Luxembourgish also includes many French words as a result of centuries of contact with French.
Is Luxembourgish easy to learn?
Luxembourgish grammar may be familiar if you already know German or Dutch, though some sounds and vocabulary take a little getting used to. uTalk's short lessons and native speaker audio help you build confidence in your speaking and listening skills quickly.
How fast can I learn to speak Luxembourgish?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Luxembourgish for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Luxembourgish with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.