Guten
Good
Language note: Used to greet at different times of the day - 'Guten Morgen', 'Guten Tag', etc.
Culture note: Germans often use formal greetings, especially with strangers.
Context: The barista greets you as you approach the counter.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Guten
[GOO-ten]
Good
A word used to express a positive or favorable quality, often as a greeting when combined with other words like 'Tag' (day).
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen guten Morgen.
I wish you a good morning.
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