What is guten tag?

"Guten Tag" is a German phrase that translates to "Good Day" in English. It is a common greeting in Germany and other German-speaking countries, such as Austria and Switzerland. This phrase is typically used during the daytime, similar to saying "Hello" or "Good Afternoon" in English.

The phrase is composed of two words: "Guten," which is the accusative case of "gut," meaning "good," and "Tag," which means "day." When addressing someone formally or when meeting someone for the first time, "Guten Tag" is considered an appropriate and polite greeting. Other related greetings include:

  • "Guten Morgen" for "Good Morning"
  • "Guten Abend" for "Good Evening"

Just like in English, these greetings can be adapted to the time of day to appropriately address others.