How to say “Good morning” in German
The most common way to say “good morning” in German. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Guten Morgen
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
German
Guten Morgen, Wie geht es dir?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in German?
"Good morning" in German is "Guten Morgen". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Guten Morgen" written in German?
"Guten Morgen" is the standard written form in German, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Guten Morgen" in German?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Guten Morgen" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Guten Morgen" mean in English?
"Guten Morgen" is the German way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in German?
Many languages — including German — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Guten Morgen" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is German spoken?
German is spoken by an estimated 132 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free German dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free German dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Guten Morgen" or any other German text.