How do you say "Good evening." in German?

"Good evening." in German is "Guten Abend.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Guten Abend." mean in English?

"Guten Abend." means "Good evening." in English.

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How to Say ‘Good evening.’ in German

Guten Abend.

GOO-ten AH-bent

[GOO-ten AH-bent]

Phrase Breakdown

Guten

[GOO-ten]

good

A greeting form meaning 'good' when used with parts of the day like 'Abend'.

Example

Ich sage „Guten Abend“, wenn ich neue Kontakte begrüße.

I say “Good evening” when I greet new contacts.

Abend

[AH-bent]

evening

Refers to the evening and completes the greeting 'Guten Abend'.

Example

Der Abend ist eine gute Zeit für Gespräche, also hört man oft „Guten Abend“.

The evening is a good time for conversations, so you often hear “Good evening.”

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