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greeting in German

greeting in German is Gruß, Begrüßung — greeting means a word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.

greeting in German

Gruß
noun
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
Begrüßung
noun
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

What does "greeting" mean?

  1. noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
    "She gave a warm greeting to everyone who walked through the door."
  2. noun The act of greeting someone.
    "His greeting was so enthusiastic it caught her off guard."
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greeting in a sentence

  • She gave a warm greeting to everyone who walked through the door.
  • The email started with a friendly greeting before getting to business.
  • His greeting was so enthusiastic it caught her off guard.

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What is "greeting" in German?

"greeting" in German is Gruß, Begrüßung. greeting means: A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.

How do you use "greeting" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a warm greeting to everyone who walked through the door." In German, "greeting" is Gruß, Begrüßung.

Are there other ways to say "greeting" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "greeting": Gruß, Begrüßung.

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