Guten
Good
Language note: This word pairs with different nouns for different greetings, like 'Guten Morgen' (Good Morning).
Culture note: Germans often greet people with time-specific phrases.
Context: You enter a cafe and greet the barista.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Guten
[GOO-ten]
good
Used as a part of a greeting, often referring to the quality of the time of day.
Morgens sage ich immer 'Guten Morgen'.
In the mornings, I always say 'Good morning'.
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