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The current situation
The law of 1984 recognises the three languages of Luxembourg – Lëtzebuergesch, French and German – as administrative and judicial languages. However, French remains the language of legislation.
Some words in Lëtzebuergesch
| Moien | Hello |
| Äddi | Goodbye |
| Wéi geet et? | How are you? |
| Mir geet et gutt/schlecht | I’m feeling fine/bad |
| Wou ass...? | Where is...? |
| ... de Bäcker? | ... the bakery? |
| ... de Metzler? | ... the butcher? |
| ... e gudde Restaurant? | ... a good restaurant? |
| ... d’Gare? | ... the train station? |
| ... de Kino? | ... the cinema? |
| ... de Flughafen? | ... the airport? |
| Wéivill kascht dat? | How much does it cost? |
| Kann ech de Menu kréien? | Could you please give me the menu? |
| Wann ech gelift | Please |
| Merci | Thank You |
| Jo | Yes |
| Nee | No |
| Wat gelift? | I beg your pardon? |
| Gär geschitt! | You are welcome! |
| Pardon | Excuse me |
| Ech hunn en Zëmmer reservéiert | I have booked a room |