How do you say "We look forward to your visit." in German?

"We look forward to your visit." in German is "Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘We look forward to your visit.’ in German

Q: What does "Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch." mean in English?

"Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch." means "We look forward to your visit." in English. Usage tip: The verb goes with [uns], not with [wir]: [Wir freuen uns ...] literally uses a reflexive pattern in German. Also, [auf] is the partner word here when you're looking forward to a future event.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

veer FROY-en oons owf EE-ren buh-ZOOKH

[veer FROY-en oons owf EE-ren buh-ZOOKH]

💬 Usage Tip: The verb goes with [uns], not with [wir]: [Wir freuen uns ...] literally uses a reflexive pattern in German. Also, [auf] is the partner word here when you're looking forward to a future event.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a standard polite closing from a restaurant, hotel, or office. It sounds warm but formulaic, not overly personal.

Phrase Breakdown

Wir freuen uns

veer FROY-en oons

we look forward

Fixed phrase expressing anticipation or pleasant expectation.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf den Sommer.

We are looking forward to summer.

Words in this phrase

Wir

[veer]

First-person plural pronoun referring to the restaurant staff or speakers.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

freuen

[FROY-en]

look forward / are happy

Used with 'uns auf' to express anticipation for something pleasant.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

uns

[oons]

ourselves

Reflexive pronoun required with 'sich freuen'.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

Auf Ihren Besuch

owf EE-ren buh-ZOOKH

to your visit

The phrase completes the expression 'sich freuen auf' and refers politely to the guest's visit.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

Words in this phrase

auf

[owf]

to / for

Part of the phrase 'sich freuen auf', meaning to look forward to something.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

Ihren

[EE-ren]

your

Formal possessive article used politely with guests.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

Besuch

[buh-ZOOKH]

visit

The act of coming to the restaurant.

Example

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

We are looking forward to your visit.

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