How to say “hello” in German

6 ways to say hello in German

1. Hallo

   HAH-loh

   Slow

   Means: Hello

   Use it: Anyone, anywhere.

2. Guten Tag

   GOO-ten TAHK

   Slow

   Means: Good day

   Use it: Polite, daytime.

3. Guten Morgen

   GOO-ten MOR-gen

   Slow

   Means: Good morning

   Use it: Mornings.

4. Moin

   MOYN

   Slow

   Means: Hi

   Use it: Northern Germany, any time of day.

5. Servus

   ZEHR-voos

   Slow

   Means: Hi / bye

   Use it: Bavaria and Austria, casual.

6. Grüß Gott

   GROOS GOT

   Slow

   Means: Hello (lit. 'God greet you')

   Use it: Bavaria and Austria, polite.