Guten Tag
/ˈɡuːtn̩ taːk/
good day
Guten Tag! Wie geht es Ihnen?
Good day! How are you?
formal
A formal greeting used during daytime, equivalent to 'good day' or 'hello'.
Guten Tag, Herr Müller. Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Good day, Mr. Müller. How can I help you?
Used in formal or professional settings, especially in business or official contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formality
Use 'Guten Tag' in formal or professional settings, while 'Hallo' is more casual.
Gold Rule
Daytime Greeting
Unlike English, 'Guten Tag' can be used throughout the day, not just in the morning.
Word Origin
From 'gut' (good) + 'Tag' (day), combining to mean 'good day'.
Usage Notes
More formal than 'Hallo' and typically used in professional or polite settings. Can be used at any time of day, though 'Guten Morgen' (morning) and 'Guten Abend' (evening) are more specific.
Word Breakdown
Gut
good
rootTag
day
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