viel Erfolg im neuen Job
The English phrase "good luck in your new job" can be translated into German as viel Erfolg im neuen Job.
This phrase is used to wish someone success and a positive outcome when they start a new professional position.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase viel Erfolg im neuen Job literally translates to "much success in the new job".
Which one should you use?
There is a subtle difference between using viel Erfolg and viel Glück. While viel Glück means "much luck," it is less common in a professional context than viel Erfolg, which focuses on achieving success through effort.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form Viel Erfolg im neuen Job! is a regional variation used in Austria and parts of southern Germany.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase im neuen Job, the word im is a contraction of in dem, which is the dative form required after the preposition in when describing a static location or state.
Did you know?
- Using viel Glück instead of viel Erfolg can unintentionally imply that the person lacks the skills to succeed on their own and needs a miracle to survive the new role.
- In many German offices, instead of a verbal wish, colleagues might give a small gift like a plant or chocolate alongside the phrase to mark the transition.
- In German, the word Glück is a double agent that can mean both 'luck' and 'happiness'. This ambiguity is why professionals prefer Erfolg, as they want to wish for achievement rather than just a happy mood.
Examples in context
- Viel Glück in deiner neuen Position als Vertriebsleiter!Good luck in your new position as Sales Manager!
- Viel Glück in deinem neuen Job. Ich freue mich darauf, zu hören, wie es läuft!Good luck in your new job. I look forward to hearing how it goes!
- Ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg im neuen Job.I wish you much success in your new job.
Example conversation
Laura is saying goodbye to Maximilian on his last day at the office.
- LauraAlles Gute, Maximilian!All the best, Maximilian!
- MaximilianDanke, Laura.Thanks, Laura.
- LauraViel Erfolg im neuen Job!Good luck in your new job!
- MaximilianVielen Dank, das ist sehr nett.Thank you very much, that is very kind.
