GERMAN LESSON 1: Learn German for Beginners - German Greetings 🤗

Summary

In this German language lesson, Ania teaches basic greetings for different times of the day. She explains that 'Guten Morgen' is used in the morning, 'Guten Tag' during the day, 'Guten Abend' in the evening, and 'Guten Nacht' at night. Ania points out the grammatical gender of 'Tag' as masculine, unlike 'Morgen' which is feminine. For informal greetings, 'Hallo' or 'Hi' are common, and 'Tschüss' or 'Ciao' are used for saying goodbye. She also mentions playful alternatives like 'Na' for hello and 'Schibetta' for 'see you later'. Ania encourages viewers to practice by greeting her according to the time of day in their location.

Takeaways

• 🌅 Guten Morgen is used for greetings in the morning after getting up.
• 🌞 Guten Tag is the greeting used during the day, starting around 10 a.m.
• 🌆 Guten Abend is appropriate for the evening when it starts to get dark.
• 🌙 Guten Nacht is said before going to bed, and can also be accompanied by Schlaft gut, meaning sleep well.
• 🌟 A pattern in German greetings is that 'Guten' remains the same, but the time of day changes (Morgen, Tag, Abend, Nacht).
• 🚺 Guten Morgen is an exception with no '-en' ending because it is feminine, unlike the others which are masculine.
• 👋 For friends and family, informal greetings like Hallo, Hi, or even Na are used.
• 🗣️ How are you? translates to 'Wie geht es Ihnen?' or 'Wie geht's?' in German.
• 👋 Auf Wiedersehen is a formal goodbye, literally meaning 'until we see each other again'.
• 👋 Informal goodbyes among friends and family include Tschüss, Tschau, or Chow.
• 📅 The time of day influences which greeting to use in German, similar to English but with distinct terms for different parts of the day.

Q & A

What is the German greeting for morning after getting up?

The German greeting for morning after getting up is 'Guten Morgen'.

What does 'Guten Tag' mean and when should it be used?

'Guten Tag' means 'Good Day' and it should be used during the day, starting from about 10 a.m.

How do you greet someone in the evening in German?

In the evening, when it starts to get dark, you should say 'Guten Abend'.

What is the German term for saying good night before going to bed?

The German term for saying good night before going to bed is 'Gute Nacht'.

Is there a pattern in the German greetings for different times of the day mentioned in the script?

Yes, there is a pattern where 'Guten' is used as a prefix for different times of the day, except for 'Guten Morgen' which does not have the suffix '-tag'.

Why is 'Guten Morgen' different from the other greetings in terms of its ending?

'Guten Morgen' is different because it is feminine, unlike the other greetings which are masculine.

What is the informal way to say hello to friends and family in German?

The informal way to say hello to friends and family in German is 'Hallo', 'Hi', or sometimes just 'Na, Na'.

How do you ask 'How are you?' in German?

To ask 'How are you?' in German, you say 'Wie geht es Ihnen?'

What is a formal way to say goodbye in German, especially for people you don't know well?

A formal way to say goodbye in German, especially for people you don't know well, is 'Auf Wiedersehen', which literally means 'see you again'.

What are some casual ways to say goodbye to friends and family in German?

Some casual ways to say goodbye to friends and family in German are 'Tschüss', 'Ciao', 'Choo-Choo', or 'Bis später' which means 'see you later'.

What homework does Ania assign at the end of the video?

Ania assigns homework to write in the comments how you would greet her depending on the time of the day and the lighting conditions outside.