viel Glück

/fiːl ˈɡlʏk/
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A wish that someone succeeds in something they are about to do.

Examples

  • Sie schrieb ihm vor der Reise: „Viel Glück!“
    Before his journey she wrote, “Good luck!”
  • „Viel Glück für das Spiel!“, rief der Trainer.
    “Good luck in the game!” the coach called.
  • „Morgen ist deine Prüfung? Viel Glück!“
    “Your exam is tomorrow? Good luck!”
  • Ich wünsche dir viel Glück beim Gespräch.
    I wish you good luck with the interview.
  • „Ich versuche es noch einmal.“ – „Viel Glück!“
    “I will try once more.” “Good luck!”

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Meanings

Good luck

wishes
neutral
A wish that someone succeeds in something they are about to do.

Examples

  • „Morgen ist deine Prüfung? Viel Glück!“
    “Your exam is tomorrow? Good luck!”
  • Ich wünsche dir viel Glück beim Gespräch.
    I wish you good luck with the interview.
  • „Viel Glück für das Spiel!“, rief der Trainer.
    “Good luck in the game!” the coach called.
  • Sie schrieb ihm vor der Reise: „Viel Glück!“
    Before his journey she wrote, “Good luck!”
  • „Ich versuche es noch einmal.“ – „Viel Glück!“
    “I will try once more.” “Good luck!”

Similar words

Etymology

Literally “much luck”; Glück goes back to Middle Low German forms for fate or chance.

FAQ

What does viel Glück mean?

A wish that someone succeeds in something they are about to do.

When is viel Glück used?

Say it before an exam, journey, game or other uncertain undertaking.

How is viel Glück written?

Write viel lower case in the headword and noun Glück with a capital G.

Does viel Glück change form?

The core viel Glück can stand alone or follow wünschen.

Where does viel Glück come from?

Literally “much luck”; Glück goes back to Middle Low German forms for fate or chance.

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