How to Use Basic Greetings - Examples and Variations

Learn how to use basic greetings

Also Appears In: Can Do German for Absolute Beginners Can Use Daily Greetings

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Let’s look at the greetings once more.

Listen and repeat, or speak along with me.

Guten Tag.

Guten Abend.

Guten Morgen, Frau Fischer.

Hallo!

Did you notice the last greeting?

Hallo!

Hello!

Hallo! Hallo!

For informal situations, you can just use the greeting, hallo, "hello," at any time of the day.

Hallo is the most common greeting in German. However, it’s only suitable for informal situations, such as when greeting friends or relatives. It translates as "hi" or "hello."

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