How to Say ‘Good day’ in German
Guten Tag
GOO-ten TAHG
[GOO-ten TAHG]
💬 Usage Tip: A standard formal greeting in Germany.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In German culture, it's common to use 'Guten Tag' when entering small shops.
Phrase Breakdown
Guten
[GOO-ten]
good
Used to wish someone well for the time of day.
Er sagt oft 'Guten Tag' als Begrüßung.
He often says 'Good day' as a greeting.
Tag
[TAHG]
day
Refers to the daytime period or can be part of a greeting.
'Guten Tag' ist eine häufige Begrüßung.
'Good day' is a common greeting.
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