How to Say ‘Good luck’ in German
Viel Erfolg
FEEL AIR-folg
[FEEL AIR-folg]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'Much success'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A common way to wish someone success, more professional than 'Good luck'.
Phrase Breakdown
Viel
[FEEL]
much
Large degree of something.
Ich wünsche Ihnen bei Ihrem Karriereevent viel Erfolg.
I wish you much success at your career event.
Erfolg
[AIR-folg]
success
Achievement of a goal or purpose.
Viel Erfolg bei den kommenden Verhandlungen!
Much success in the upcoming negotiations!
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