guten Morgen

/ˈɡuːtn̩ ˈmɔʁɡn̩/
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A greeting used when meeting someone in the morning.

Examples

  • Er sagte noch schnell guten Morgen, bevor die Sitzung begann.
    He quickly said good morning before the meeting began.
  • Als sie ins Büro kam, sagte sie guten Morgen.
    When she arrived at the office, she said good morning.
  • Der Bäcker begrüßte uns mit einem fröhlichen Guten Morgen.
    The baker greeted us with a cheerful good morning.
  • Guten Morgen, Frau Weber!
    Good morning, Ms Weber!
  • Sie rief guten Morgen und winkte.
    She called out good morning and waved.

Similar words

hallo
guten Tag
moin

Meanings

Morning greeting

social
neutral
A friendly greeting for someone met during the morning.

Examples

  • Guten Morgen, Frau Weber!
    Good morning, Ms Weber!
  • Als sie ins Büro kam, sagte sie guten Morgen.
    When she arrived at the office, she said good morning.
  • Der Bäcker begrüßte uns mit einem fröhlichen Guten Morgen.
    The baker greeted us with a cheerful good morning.
  • Sie rief guten Morgen und winkte.
    She called out good morning and waved.
  • Er sagte noch schnell guten Morgen, bevor die Sitzung begann.
    He quickly said good morning before the meeting began.

Similar words

Etymology

Literally “good morning,” with guten expressing a good wish and Morgen naming the early part of the day.

FAQ

What does guten Morgen mean?

It is the usual way to greet someone in the morning.

When is guten Morgen said?

Say it when meeting or addressing someone during the morning.

Is guten Morgen formal?

It works in both polite and familiar situations.

Why is Morgen capitalized?

Morgen is a noun, and German nouns start with a capital letter.

How is guten Morgen different from gute Nacht?

guten Morgen greets someone at the start of the day; gute Nacht is said at bedtime.

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