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.

Collocations

Guten Tag sagento say hello

Synonyms

Hallo Guten Morgen Guten Abend

Antonyms

Auf Wiedersehen Tschüss

Related Phrases

Guten Morgenphrase

good morning

Guten Abendphrase

good evening

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

root

Tag

day

root

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