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How to say "good morning" in German

Say "good morning" in German: Guten Morgen. Pronunciation, when to use it, and the register that natives actually pick.

Short answer: "good morning" in German is Guten Morgen.

Guten Morgen, the core translation

The default way to say "good morning" in German is Guten Morgen. Pronounced roughly GOO-ten MOR-gen.

When German speakers actually use it

Strictly morning. Around midday switch to "Guten Tag".

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FAQ

What's the most polite way to say "good morning" in German?

Guten Morgen is the safe polite option in every register. Tone of voice does more work than word choice in German.

How do I pronounce Guten Morgen?

Roughly GOO-ten MOR-gen. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.

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