Find below a collection of everyday, common German greetings. Be aware that the German Language distincts clearly between familiar and formal expression.
We recommend to use phrases marked "familiar" only in first-name (informal) situations. Find here your free German Greetings lesson - also on video!
Good morning!. . Guten Morgen!
hi!. . Hallo!
pleased to meet you!. . . ich freue mich, Sie kennenlernen zu dürfen!
many thanks!, thank you very much!. . .Vielen Dank!