How do you say 'Hello' informally in German?
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By mastering these greetings and farewells, you'll be able to confidently initiate and conclude conversations in various social contexts in Germany, making your interactions more polite and natural. This knowledge will help you navigate both casual encounters with friends and formal situations with strangers or colleagues.
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| 1 | How do you say 'Hello' informally in German? |
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Learn essential greetings and farewells for everyday interactions, from hello to goodbye, in formal and informal settings.
Hallo |
| Common casual greeting, similar to 'Hi' in English |
| 2 | What is the formal way to say 'Good morning' in German? | Guten Morgen | Use this greeting before noon in formal contexts |
| 3 | How do you say 'Goodbye' informally in German? | Tschüss | Casual farewell, common among friends |
| 4 | What is the formal way to say 'Goodbye' in German? | Auf Wiedersehen | Used in formal settings or when meeting someone for the first time |
| 5 | Which greeting is appropriate when meeting someone for the first time in a formal setting in Germany? | Guten Tag | Meaning 'Good day,' suitable for formal daytime greetings |
| 6 | How do you respond politely when someone greets you with 'Guten Tag'? | Guten Tag | Repeat the greeting as a courteous reply |
| 7 | What is a common informal way to greet friends in the evening in Germany? | Hi or Hallo | Casual greetings, equivalent to 'Hi' or 'Hello' in English |
| 8 | How would you say 'See you later' in German? | Bis später | Useful for informal partings in the afternoon or evening |
| 9 | How do you say 'Good night' in German? | Gute Nacht | Use when parting late at night or going to bed |
| 10 | What is the polite phrase to ask 'How are you?' in a formal context? | Wie geht es Ihnen? | Use 'Ihnen' when speaking formally to show respect |
| 11 | What is the informal way to ask 'How are you?' in German? | Wie geht's? | Common among friends or peers |
| 12 | How do you respond to 'Wie geht's?' in an informal setting? | Mir geht's gut, danke. Und dir? | Means 'I'm fine, thank you. And you?' |
| 13 | What phrase can you use to greet someone politely in a business setting during the day? | Guten Tag | Appropriate for formal daytime greetings in professional contexts |
| 14 | Which greeting is most appropriate in a casual outdoor setting among friends in Germany? | Hallo or Tschüss for saying hello and goodbye | Casual, friendly expressions |
| 15 | How do you express a polite farewell when leaving a formal event? | Auf Wiedersehen | Standard formal goodbye, literally 'Until we see each other again' |
| 16 | What is the common informal phrase for saying goodbye to someone you're familiar with? | Tschüss | Short and friendly, like 'Bye' in English |
| 17 | How do you greet someone in the evening if you want to be polite? | Guten Abend | Literally 'Good evening,' suitable after 5 or 6 PM |
| 18 | What is the polite way to ask 'Are you well?' in German? | Geht es Ihnen gut? | Formal, shows concern for the other person's well-being |
| 19 | How do you say 'Goodbye' when leaving a formal meeting? | Auf Wiedersehen | Standard formal farewell in professional situations |
| 20 | How can you respond politely to a greeting like 'Guten Tag'? | Guten Tag, danke. Und Ihnen? | Answer politely and reciprocate the greeting |
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