Revised - A1 - Lesson 1 | Begrüßungen | Greetings | German for beginners | Learn German
Summary
TLDRThis beginner's German lesson introduces 13 common greetings used in German-speaking countries, emphasizing pronunciation and usage. It covers both formal and informal greetings for different times of the day, such as 'hallo' for a casual hello, 'guten tag' for formal greetings, and 'guten morgen' for wishing a good morning. The video also explores regional variations like 'grüß Gott' from Austria and 'servus' from Switzerland. To enhance learning, the video suggests repeating the greetings after the instructor and provides additional resources like worksheets and podcasts for practice on Patreon.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video series is designed for beginners learning German and consists of 65 lessons with additional resources.
- 📚 Viewers can access free worksheets, podcasts, transcripts, and early video access through Patreon.
- 📝 German words appear in orange and English translations follow in white throughout the video.
- 👋 The video introduces various forms of greetings used in German-speaking countries, emphasizing pronunciation and usage.
- 🇩🇪 'Hallo' is the most common greeting in Germany, pronounced differently from English 'hello'.
- 🤝 'Guten Tag' is a formal greeting used any time of the day and requires eye contact and a firm handshake.
- 🌅 'Guten Morgen', 'Guten Abend', and 'Guter Nacht' are greetings specific to times of the day, from morning to bedtime.
- 🇦🇹 'Gru scott' is a regional greeting from Austria, used in Germany's Bayern (Bavaria) region.
- 👋 'Grizzy' and 'Krustesh' are casual greetings used in singular form among friends in Bavaria.
- 🇨🇭 'Servus' is a greeting from Switzerland, used in southern Germany, meaning both hello and goodbye.
- 🇮🇹 'Ciao', borrowed from Italian, is used informally across Germany.
- 📞 'Auf Wiedersehen' and 'Bis Später' are formal farewells used in person and over the phone, respectively.
- 📖 The video concludes with a summary of the greetings and encourages repetition for better language acquisition.
Q & A
What is the total number of lessons in the beginner's level series for learning German?
-The beginner's level series for learning German consists of 65 lessons.
Where can viewers find additional resources like free worksheets, podcasts, and transcripts for the German learning series?
-Viewers can find additional resources on the series' Patreon page at patreon.com.
How are the German words presented visually in the video compared to their English translations?
-In the video, the German words appear in orange, and the English translations follow in white.
What is the most commonly used greeting in Germany, and how is it pronounced?
-The most commonly used greeting in Germany is 'hallo', pronounced as 'hallo' and not 'hello'.
What is the significance of making eye contact and offering a firm handshake when greeting someone in Germany?
-Making eye contact and offering a firm handshake are important aspects of greeting someone in Germany, as they convey respect and formality.
What is the German term used to wish someone a nice morning, and how is it pronounced?
-The term used to wish someone a nice morning in German is 'guten morgen', pronounced as 'guten morgen'.
Can 'guten abend' be used only during the evening, or are there other times it can be used?
-'Guten abend' can be used not only during the evening but also during late evenings to wish someone a nice evening.
What is the origin of the greeting 'gru scott', and in which region of Germany is it mostly spoken?
-'Gru scott' originates mostly from Austria and is mostly spoken in Bayern, or Bavaria, which is the biggest state of Germany.
What does the greeting 'servus' mean, and in which country does it originate from?
-'Servus' is a greeting that originates from Switzerland and is mostly used in southern Germany. It can mean both 'hello' and 'bye'.
How is the greeting 'ciao' related to the Italian language, and where is it commonly used in Europe?
-The word 'ciao' comes from the Italian language, and it is used in many European countries, including Germany, in an informal context.
What is the difference between 'auf wiedersehen' and 'auf wiederhören' when used on the phone?
-'Auf wiedersehen' is used in general to say goodbye, while 'auf wiederhören' is used specifically on the phone, as it is adapted for auditory communication.
How can viewers access the free worksheet to practice the greetings learned in the video?
-Viewers can access the free worksheet by visiting the series' Patreon page and becoming a patron, even with a minimum pledge of one dollar.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to German Greetings for Beginners
This paragraph introduces a series of German language lessons for beginners, which includes 65 lessons and additional materials on vocabulary and grammar. The focus of this lesson is on learning various greetings in German. The video series offers visual aids with German words in orange and English translations in white. The instructor emphasizes the importance of pronunciation and suggests repeating the phrases to gain proficiency. The lesson covers common greetings like 'hallo' and 'guten tag', as well as time-specific greetings such as 'guten morgen', 'guten abend', and 'guter nacht'. It also introduces regional greetings from Austria and Bavaria, highlighting the pronunciation and usage of these terms.
🌐 Regional and Situational German Greetings
This paragraph delves into regional greetings from Switzerland and Germany, such as 'servus' and 'ciao', which have different usage contexts and can be used at various times of the day. The paragraph also discusses formal greetings like 'z' and 'gru scott', which are used in singular forms and among friends or acquaintances. The instructor provides pronunciation tips for greetings with unique characters and explains the meaning and use of each greeting. The summary includes a list of 13 greetings learned in the video, encouraging viewers to repeat them for better retention. The paragraph concludes with suggestions for further learning resources, such as a free worksheet on Patreon and links to additional beginner-friendly videos.
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Keywords
💡Greeting
💡German Language
💡Pronunciation
💡Eye Contact
💡Handshake
💡Regional Greetings
💡Formal and Informal
💡Time of Day
💡Patreon
💡Worksheet
💡Cultural Context
Highlights
Introduction to the video series on learning German for beginners with 65 lessons and additional resources.
The pattern used in the videos: German words in orange and English translations in white.
Learning different forms of greetings used in various German-speaking countries.
Importance of pronunciation and repeating what you listen to for better language command.
The common greeting 'Hallo' in Germany, pronounced differently from 'Hello'.
Using 'Guten Tag' for formal greetings at any time of the day.
Cultural tips: making eye contact and offering a firm handshake when greeting.
Learning time-specific greetings: 'Guten Morgen' for morning, 'Guten Abend' for evening, and 'Guter Nacht' before bed.
Understanding the similarity in the structure of time-specific greetings.
Regional greeting 'Gru Scott' from Austria, mostly used in Bayern or Bavaria.
Pronunciation guide for 'Gru Scott' including unique German characters.
Casual greetings 'Grizzy' and 'Krustesh' used in singular form among friends.
Swiss greeting 'Servus' meaning both hello and goodbye, used throughout the day.
Informal German greeting 'Choose' with variations in spelling.
The adoption of the Italian word 'Ciao' in German-speaking countries.
Formal farewell 'Auf Wiedersehen' and its phone-specific variant 'Auf Wiederhören'.
Summary of the 13 greetings learned in the video with pronunciation practice.
Additional resources available on Patreon for further learning and practice.
Encouragement to subscribe, leave comments, and share the video for more engagement.
Transcripts
hello everyone and welcome to our video
series on learn german for beginners
our series for avon
or the beginner's level consists of 65
lessons and there are some additional
videos on vocabulary and grammar that
you should cover up under the syllabus
in this lesson you will learn a few
greetings in german
you can visit our page on patreon.com to
get free worksheets podcasts transcripts
early access to our videos and more
throughout the videos we will be working
on this pattern the german word will
appear in orange whereas the english
translation will follow in white
so let's begin
lection eins
once again
lexion eins
begrusungen
or greetings
once again
begru sungen
in this video we are gonna discuss
different forms of greetings used in
various german-speaking countries
the greetings will give you a feeling of
the german pronunciation
and to have a good command of the
language repeat what you listen a few
times
so here's the first one
hello
once again
hello
this is the most commonly used form of
greeting in germany
notice the difference in pronunciation
it's hallo
and not hello
these days some people also greet with a
simple hi
the next one is
guten tag
once again
guten tag
yet another commonly used form of
greeting but used mostly in formal
situations
this can be used any time of the day
when you are greeting someone in germany
it's very important to make an eye
contact with the person
also
don't forget to offer a firm handshake
and if you are offered one
make sure the handshake is firm
let's now learn some greetings that can
be used only during a particular time of
the day
guten morgen
once again
guten morgen
this is to wish a nice morning
guten abend
once again guten abend
this is used to wish someone a nice
evening
please note that even during late
evenings this greeting can be used
guter nacht
once again guter nacht
this is generally used before going to
the bed
you must have noticed that in the last
four greetings there is some similarity
don't be afraid don't be confused and
don't get into the details
we shall be discussing the same in the
next videos
let's concentrate on only the
pronunciation and the usage of these
words
and just learn them
now let's learn some regional greetings
gru scott
once again gru scott
this originates mostly from austria
which is also a german-speaking country
and is mostly spoken in germany in
bayern or bavaria
bavaria is the biggest state of germany
you do see some new characters here
don't be scared
the beta sign here is the sound of a
double s
and the u with those two dots
we will be discussing later what they
are for right now just remember the
pronunciation of this
our casual greetings
once again
grizzy
krustesh
z
and
are two different pronouns
z is used in formal situations whereas
can be used amongst friends and known
people
please note that these two greetings are
used in a singular form and cannot be
used for a group of people
in this case
s
takes the pronunciation
z
servos
once again
servus
this greeting originates from
switzerland
and is mostly used in southern germany
it could mean both hello and by
this greeting can be used any time
during the day
choose
once again
choose
this is spoken all over germany and
mostly
informally
you will also find choose with a
different spelling that means with a
double s at the end
some people also just say
ciao
the word ciao
comes from the italian language but it's
used in a lot of european countries
auf wiedersehen
once again
auf wiedersehen
this is also used all over germany but
mostly in formal situations
when talking on the phone you would say
auf wiedersehen
once again auf wiedergeorn
this is not very different from auf
wiedersehen
the only difference is
this is used on the phone since you
cannot see the person
once again biss bald
this is commonly used amongst friends
please remember here that bald has the
sound of
ah
like hallo
this shpeter
once again bis schpeter
this is an alternative form of bispold
you might also hear
bistan
now we will be summarizing all the
greetings and all the forms that we have
learned in this video
i will be reading out all the greetings
we have done please repeat them after me
so here we go
hello
guten tag
guten morgen
guten abend
guternacht
gru scott
cruzy
crustich
servus
bisbalt
hope these 13 greetings have given you a
feel of the german language
feel free to watch this again
another video that you could watch
is
25 words for absolute beginners
the link for this video can be found
below in the description
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