If you are living, vacationing or working in Germany, you need to know basic German greetings.German distinguishes between formal greetings and ones that you can use with friends and family.This article will show you how to say hello in German.
Step 1: Know who you're talking to.
When you are greeting people you don't know, say these phrases.The time of day is what most of these greetings relate to."Guten Morgen!"Good morning!It's usually used until about noon.It is only said until 10 a.m. in some areas of Germany."Good Morning, Mr(s)" was the name of the teacher."Guten Tag!"Good day!"Guten Abend" is said between the hours of noon and 6 p.m.Good night.The greeting is usually used after 6 p.m if you are writing.
Step 2: It's a good idea to opt for pleasantries.
Asking a question in English is a way of saying hello.In German, it is the same.Is it possible to say "Wie geht es Ihnen?"What are you doing?"Geht es Ihren gut?"Are you doing well?"Sehr erfreut"It was nice to meet you.To reply: Gut, danke.Thank you."Es geht."I'm fine."Ziemlich gut"I'm okay.It is customary to reply with "Und Ihnen?" if you are asked a question like this.What about you?(formal)
Step 3: Know the proper greetings.
In every culture there is a different standard of greeting.Germany is different than the rest of Europe.In Germany, people prefer to greet non- family members with handshakes instead of cheek kissing, which is a common greeting in many German-speaking countries.The number of kisses to give and who to kiss can change from place to place.You can shake hands when you meet someone for the first time.Then watch how other people interact.You will be able to recognize the pattern quickly.
Step 4: When greeting family and friends use casual phrases.
Most regions of Germany use some of the following greetings."Hallo!"It needs no translation and is used a lot."Morgen," "Tag," and "'n Abend" are shorter versions of previous time-related greetings."I greet you" is in English.If you know the person very well, you only use this greeting.gr dich is a southern dialect and can be a good indicator of where someone lives."" is sometimes referred to as "ss" and is pronounced as such.
Step 5: Go for questions.
"Wie geht es dir?" is one of the options you have to ask someone how they are.How are you?"Wie geht's?"How is it going?"Es geht mir gut" is what you can use to respond.I'm fine."Nicht schlecht"It's not bad.To ask a question: "Und dir?"And you?Informal.
Step 6: You should be familiar with regional phrases.
Germany has a rich history and uses different phrases and figures of speech in different areas."Moin Moin!"Or just "Moin!"It is another way to say hello.In Northern Germany, East Frisia, and nearby areas.It is considered an all day greeting."May God greet you" is a way to say hello to everyone in southern Germany.It's a formal way to greet someone."Servus!"It's a greeting you'll only hear in the south of Germany or Austria.