“Guten Tag”
Good day / Hello
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Good day”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡuːtn̩ taːk/
When to Use This Phrase
'Guten Tag' is the standard polite greeting used from late morning through the afternoon. It is safe to use in any formal situation. In Bavaria, 'Grüß Gott' replaces it.
Example Sentences
Guten Tag, mein Name ist Müller.
Good day, my name is Müller.
Guten Tag! Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Good day! Can I help you?
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