German phrases for greetings

Below are German phrases (Deutsch) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Hallo
    Pronunciation
    HAH-loh
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    Guten Morgen
    Pronunciation
    GOO-ten MOR-gen
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    Wie geht es Ihnen?
    Pronunciation
    vee GAYT es EE-nen
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    Auf Wiedersehen
    Pronunciation
    owf VEE-der-zayn
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these German phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in German, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy German text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to German after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type German regularly, install a system keyboard.

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