Guten Morgen, Frau Schmidt
formal
To a woman you say Guten Morgen. In a formal setting add Frau and her last name, for example Guten Morgen, Frau Schmidt. It is also called Morgen.
Meaning: morning greeting to a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Guten Morgen, Frau Schmidt | formal |
| Guten Morgen | neutral |
| Morgen | casual |
Use Frau with the surname. German no longer uses Fräulein for young women, so Frau is correct for any adult woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The greeting itself is the same for every gender. Only the title differs: Frau for a woman and Herr for a man.
When do people say it?
With friends add the name, as in Morgen, Julia!, or a warm word like meine Liebe.
Did you know?
- Today Frau is the title for every adult woman in German, whether married or not.
Examples in context
- Morgen, Julia!Morning, Julia!
- Guten Morgen, meine Liebe.Good morning, my dear.
Example conversation
Herr Weber greets his neighbor Frau Schmidt at the garden fence.
- Herr WeberGuten Morgen, Frau Schmidt.Good morning, Mrs. Schmidt.
- Frau SchmidtGuten Morgen, Herr Weber.Good morning, Mr. Weber.
- Herr WeberSchönes Wetter heute.Lovely weather today.
