1. German language A1 : Greetings (Begrüßungen).
👋 Basic German Greetings
Here are the most commonly used greetings in German:
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Guten Tag | Good day |
| Guten Morgen | Good morning |
| Guten Abend | Good evening |
| Gute Nacht | Good night |
| Tschüs | Bye |
| Auf Wiedersehen | Goodbye / See you soon |
| Auf Wiederhören | Goodbye (on the phone) |
🗣️ Regional Greetings & Common Phrases
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wie geht es dir? | How are you? (informal) |
| Wie geht es Ihnen? | How are you? (formal) |
| Servus | Hello / Goodbye (South Germany, Austria) |
| Moin | Hello (North Germany) |
| Bis bald | See you soon |
| Bis später | See you later |
These greetings are part of everyday German and will help you sound natural and respectful in different settings — formal, informal, and regional.
📝 My Takeaway from Day 1
German has both formal and informal greetings, and it’s important to know when to use each. Regional phrases like Servus and Moin also give the language more personality, depending on where you are.
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