How to Say ‘We look forward to seeing you.’ in German
Wir freuen uns auf Sie.
veer FROY-en oons owf zee
[veer FROY-en oons owf zee]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a very typical closing from a restaurant, hotel, or office after arranging something. In English it can sound stronger than intended, but in German it is routine and professional.
Phrase Breakdown
Wir
[veer]
we
A pronoun meaning “we.” It is often used by businesses in polite customer communication.
Wir freuen uns auf Sie. Bitte fragen Sie auch nach dem Parkservice.
We look forward to seeing you. Please also ask about the valet service.
Freuen uns
FROY-en oons
look forward / are happy
Part of the reflexive verb 'sich freuen auf' meaning to look forward to something.
Wir freuen uns auf das Essen.
We are looking forward to the meal.
Words in this phrase
freuen
[FROY-en]
look forward
A verb used in the expression “sich freuen auf,” meaning “to look forward to.”
Wir freuen uns auf Sie. Ihr Tisch und der Parkplatz sind bereit.
We look forward to seeing you. Your table and parking space are ready.
uns
[oons]
ourselves
A reflexive pronoun that belongs with “freuen” in this phrase. It does not translate word-for-word naturally in English.
Wir freuen uns auf Sie. Melden Sie sich bei Fragen zum Parken.
We look forward to seeing you. Contact us if you have questions about parking.
Auf Sie
owf zee
to you / looking forward to you
With 'freuen uns auf', this means looking forward to seeing or welcoming you.
Ich freue mich auf Sie.
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Words in this phrase
auf
[owf]
to / for
A preposition used with “sich freuen auf” to show what someone is looking forward to.
Wir freuen uns auf Sie. Das Restaurant bietet auch Valet-Service an.
We look forward to seeing you. The restaurant also offers valet service.
Sie
[zee]
you
The formal “you,” appropriate for addressing guests politely in German.
Wir freuen uns auf Sie. Ihr Auto kann direkt vor dem Eingang abgegeben werden.
We look forward to seeing you. Your car can be handed over directly at the entrance.
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