guten Morgen allerseits
The English phrase "good morning everyone" is translated into German as guten Morgen allerseits.
This phrase is used as a greeting to say hello to a group of people during the morning hours.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of guten (good), Morgen (morning) and allerseits (everyone/all sides).
Which one should you use?
While guten Morgen allerseits is a common way to address a group, Guten Morgen an alle is a more literal but slightly more formal alternative.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
guten Morgen allerseits is considered an informal and warm way to greet a group. For a strictly formal situation, you should use Guten Morgen, meine Damen und Herren (Good morning, ladies and gentlemen).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern Germany, particularly around Hamburg, you might hear the more informal greeting Moin, Leute! which means "Morning, folks!"
Did you know?
- While guten Morgen is for the start of the day, the greeting Moin used in Northern Germany is often used at any hour, not just in the morning.
- The German word Morgen descends from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to blink' or 'to twinkle', evoking the first light of dawn.
- The word allerseits literally translates to 'from all sides', treating the group of people as a circle surrounding the speaker.
Examples in context
- Guten Morgen allerseits!Good morning, everyone.This sentence shows how to use the phrase guten Morgen allerseits in a greeting.Tatoeba #6701555 by ruth_tatoeba, translation #22127 by CK
- Guten Morgen allerseits, wie geht es euch?Good morning everyone, how are you?
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas arrive at a small office meeting.
- HannahGuten Morgen allerseits!Good morning everyone!
- LukasGuten Morgen, Hannah.Good morning, Hannah.
- HannahBist du bereit für die Besprechung?Are you ready for the meeting?
- LukasJa, ich bin bereit.Yes, I am ready.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Morgen, allerseits, morgen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
