“Guten Morgen”
Good morning
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Good morning”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡuːtn̩ ˈmɔʁɡn̩/
When to Use This Phrase
Germans typically greet with 'Guten Morgen' until about 10-11 AM. In southern Germany and Austria, you may hear 'Morgen!' as a casual shortening.
Example Sentences
Guten Morgen! Haben Sie gut geschlafen?
Good morning! Did you sleep well?
Guten Morgen zusammen!
Good morning everyone!
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