Grüß Gott
Hello (Southern German / Austrian greeting, lit. 'Greet God')
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁyːs ɡɔt/
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Cultural Note
Grüß Gott is the standard greeting in Bavaria, Austria, and parts of southern Germany. It literally means 'may God greet you' but carries no strong religious connotation today. Using it in northern Germany may sound unusual or humorous.
📝 Example Sentences
Grüß Gott, Frau Huber!
Hello, Mrs. Huber!
Grüß Gott, kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Hello, can I help you?
In Bayern sagt man Grüß Gott statt Guten Tag.
In Bavaria, people say Grüß Gott instead of Guten Tag.