“Mit freundlichen Grüßen”
Kind regards / Sincerely
WorkplaceFormalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “With friendly greetings”
Pronunciation
/mɪt ˈfʁɔʏ̯ntlɪçn̩ ˈɡʁyːsn̩/
When to Use This Phrase
This is the standard sign-off for formal emails and letters, and unlike in English, no comma follows it: your name goes straight on the next line. With colleagues you know well, 'Viele Grüße' or 'Beste Grüße' is common, while the abbreviation 'MfG' comes across as lazy.
Example Sentences
Für Rückfragen stehe ich Ihnen gern zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards
Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Hamburg
Kind regards from Hamburg
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