How to Greet in German

German is part of the Indo-European family of languages, a family that includes the European languages as well as Sanskrit. The German word "ist," for example, from which the English word "is" comes, derives from the Sanskrit word "asti" via the Greek "esti" and the Latin "est." Learn a few simple words before you set off for Germany. Along with Euros, you'll find them very useful.

Instructions

    • 1

      Say, "Hallo." This means "Hello." The ha in "Hallo" sounds like the ha in "A-ha!" The o in "Hallo" rhymes with "low."

    • 2

      Say, "Guten Tag." This means "Hello." The u in "Guten" rhymes with the oo in "moon." The a in "Tag" rhymes with the ha in "A-ha!" Pronounce the final g in "Tag" with a hard sound between a g and a k.

    • 3

      Say, "Guten Morgen." This means "Good morning." The u in "Guten" rhymes with the oo in "moon." The or in "Morgen" rhymes with the oor in "door."

    • 4

      Say, "Guten abend." This means "Good evening. The u in "Guten" rhymes with the oo in "moon." The a in "Abend" rhymes with the ha in "A-ha!"

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