Viele Grüße aus Deutschland
The English phrase "greetings from germany" is translated into German as Viele Grüße aus Deutschland.
Viele Grüße aus Deutschland is a friendly message used to let someone know you are thinking of them while you are in Germany. It is commonly used as a closing in letters, emails or on postcards sent from Germany to friends or family.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally as "Many greetings from Germany". The word Grüße means "greetings" and is the plural form of Gruß. The preposition aus is used to indicate the origin or the location from which the greetings are being sent.
Which one should you use?
While Viele Grüße aus Deutschland is a standard friendly closing, you can use Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland as a warmer and more affectionate alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Grüße is the plural form of the noun Gruß.
Did you know?
- The name Deutschland is built from a word that originally referred to the 'people' themselves rather than a specific territory. It stems from an old term for the 'people' or 'the folk' who spoke a common language.
- In modern German digital communication, the closing Viele Grüße is often shortened to the abbreviation VG.
- While Viele Grüße is a standard closing, using it in a professional business email can sometimes feel slightly too informal. In strict corporate correspondence, Germans often prefer more formal closings like Mit freundlichen Grüßen.
Examples in context
- Viele Grüße aus Deutschland von deiner Cousine!Many greetings from Germany from your cousin!
- Wir schicken dir viele Grüße aus Deutschland.We are sending you many greetings from Germany.
- Viele Grüße aus Deutschland und bis bald!Many greetings from Germany and see you soon!
Example conversation
Hannah sends a postcard to Lukas while traveling in Berlin.
- HannahViele Grüße aus Deutschland, Lukas!Many greetings from Germany, Lukas!
- LukasDanke, Hannah! Das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thanks, Hannah! That is very sweet of you.
- HannahIch habe eine tolle Zeit hier.I am having a great time here.
- LukasGenieß deinen Urlaub!Enjoy your vacation!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deutschland, aus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
