How to Say ‘I wish you’ in German
Ich wünsche dir
ikh VUEN-shuh deer
[ikh VUEN-shuh deer]
💬 Usage Tip: A common phrase starter. German builds polite wishes step by step: subject + verb + dative person.
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll hear this in friendly partings, cards, emails, and even from cashiers or reception staff in Germany.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
First-person singular pronoun used for the speaker.
Ich wünsche dir viel Glück.
I wish you lots of luck.
wünsche
[VUEN-shuh]
wish
Verb wünschen in first-person singular, meaning to wish.
Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag.
I wish you a nice day.
dir
[deer]
to you
Dative pronoun used after the verb to show the person receiving the wish.
Ich wünsche dir alles Gute.
I wish you all the best.
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