Grus di.... (ok, that isn't even German ;-) )

VFR-only operators aren't even required to know
English phraseology,....

I can't say definitely but I thought all communication at
night is to be English only. From my very limited experience
in Germany and from what I understand, the English used is
'by the book.' Everything is formal pre-determined phrases
and nothing more so 'blabbering' over the radio won't happen.

Gerald