How to Say ‘Good’ in German
Guten
GOO-ten
[GOO-ten]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Guten' is the masculine accusative form of 'gut.' You hear it in fixed greetings like 'Guten Tag.' Tiny grammar, big usefulness.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, a polite greeting matters. Starting with 'Guten Tag' sounds respectful, especially with a landlord or building manager.
Phrase Breakdown
Guten
[GOO-ten]
good
A form of 'gut' used here in a greeting before a masculine noun.
Guten Tag, ich habe ein Problem mit dem Wasser.
Good day, I have a problem with the water.
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