Guten Morgen, Liebling
The English phrase 'good morning darling' is translated into German as Guten Morgen, Liebling.
This phrase is a greeting used in the morning for a romantic partner or a loved one.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Guten Morgen, Schatz to say 'good morning darling' or 'good morning sweetheart'.
Did you know?
- German has many synonyms for 'darling', including Spatzi meaning 'little sparrow' and Mäuschen meaning 'little mouse'.
- The word Morgen shares an ancient root with the Proto-Indo-European word for 'twinkling' or 'blinking'. This refers to the first light of dawn.
- While Liebling is a romantic term, it can also be used for a favorite object or food, such as Lieblingsbuch for 'favorite book'.
Examples in context
- Guten Morgen, Liebling, hast du gut geschlafen?Good morning, darling, did you sleep well?
- Guten Morgen, Liebling, der Kaffee ist fertig.Good morning, darling, the coffee is ready.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are in their kitchen at the start of the day.
- FelixGuten Morgen, Liebling!Good morning, darling!
- HannahGuten Morgen, Felix. Wie geht es dir?Good morning, Felix. How are you?
- FelixMir geht es sehr gut, danke.I am doing very well, thanks.
- HannahDas freut mich zu hören.I am happy to hear that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Liebling, Morgen, morgen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
