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Formal Greetings
Guten Tag: Good day (used from morning until evening)
Guten Morgen: Good morning
Guten Abend: Good evening
Wie geht es Ihnen? How are you?
Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen: Pleased to meet you
Informal Greetings
Hallo: Hello
Hi: Hi
Moin: Hi (common in northern Germany)
Wie geht’s? How’s it going?
Schön, dich zu sehen: Nice to see you
Additional Tips
Formal vs. Informal "You":
Formal: Sie - Used when addressing someone you don't know well, someone older, or in professional settings.
Informal: Du - Used with friends, family, and people you know well.
Regional Variations: There are regional variations in greetings and dialects, especially in southern Germany and Austria.
Politeness: Germans value politeness. Using formal greetings and addressing people with Sie is often considered respectful, especially in formal settings.
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By understanding these nuances, you can effectively communicate with German speakers, whether in a formal or informal context. | |
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