What does it mean word for word?
Literally translated, Schönen Tag noch! means "Beautiful day still!" Here, Schönen is the accusative form of schön (beautiful/nice) and noch implies "for the remainder of".
Which one should you use?
While Schönen Tag noch! is a common way to say goodbye, you might use more specific phrases depending on the situation. For example, Ich hoffe, du hast einen großartigen Tag means "I hope you have a great day" and Genieße deinen Tag means "Enjoy your day".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Schönen Tag noch! is a common, slightly informal or colloquial way to say goodbye in shops or casual encounters. In very formal settings, you might use the full sentence Einen schönen Tag wünsche ich Ihnen. (I wish you a nice day) or Haben Sie einen schönen Tag. In informal contexts, you can use Hab einen schönen Tag. (Have a nice day), Wünsche dir einen tollen Tag. (Wishing you a great day), or Mach's gut heute. (Take care today).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In High German, you can say Haben Sie einen schönen Tag. formally or Hab einen schönen Tag. informally. In Austrian, an informal way to say it is I wünsch dir an scheanen Tog.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Schönen must end in -en because it is in the accusative case, acting as the direct object of an implied verb such as wünschen (to wish) or haben (to have).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃøːnən taːk nɔ/
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to Schönen Tag noch! is Danke, gleichfalls!, which means "Thanks, the same to you!"
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Examples in context
- Tschüss, schönen Tag noch!Bye, have a good day!
- Danke, Ihnen auch einen schönen Tag noch!Thanks, have a good day too!
Example conversation
Lukas is leaving a cafe where Julia is working.
- LukasIch nehme den Kaffee mit.I'll take the coffee to go.
- JuliaGerne. Das macht drei Euro.Sure. That is three euros.
- LukasHier bitte. Schönen Tag noch!Here you go. Have a good day!
- JuliaDanke, gleichfalls!Thanks, you too!
