“Grüß Gott”
Hello (southern German greeting)
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Greet God”
Pronunciation
/ɡʁyːs ɡɔt/
When to Use This Phrase
Primarily used in Bavaria, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It has religious origins but is used secularly today. Using it in northern Germany may sound unusual.
Example Sentences
Grüß Gott! Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Hello! How can I help you?
Grüß Gott, Herr Doktor.
Good day, Doctor.
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