Coffee Break German

CBG 1:03 | Saying where you are from

Feb 6, 2013
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ADVICE

Basic German Greetings

  • Use "Guten Morgen" for good morning, "Guten Tag" for good day/afternoon, and "Guten Abend" for good evening.
  • These greetings are fundamental for polite interaction in German.
ADVICE

Asking and Giving Names

  • To ask someone's name, use "Wie heißen Sie?" (formal) or "Wie heißt du?" (informal).
  • Reply with "Mein Name ist..." or "Ich heiße..." followed by your name.
ANECDOTE

Regional Greeting

  • In Southern Germany, particularly Bavaria, "Grüß Gott" (meaning "Greet God") is a common morning greeting.
  • This reflects the region's traditionally Catholic background.
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