guten Tag

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English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from German guten Tag.

Interjection

guten Tag

  1. Hello, good day, good afternoon.

German

Etymology

Short for ich wünsche einen guten Tag! (I wish a good day!), hence the accusative form of the adjective.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɡuːtn̩ ˈtaːk/, /ˌɡutn̩ ˈtaːk/,
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Interjection

guten Tag

  1. hello, good day, good afternoon (greeting said when meeting or acknowledging someone)

Usage notes

  • Used primarily from late morning to late afternoon (i.e. about 10:00 to 18:00).

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