German To English: Greetings And Farewells

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Test your knowledge of basic German greetings

German To English: Greetings And Farewells - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Guten Tag!

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "good afternoon" because "Guten Tag!" is a German greeting that translates to "good day" or "good afternoon" in English. Therefore, both "good afternoon" and "good day" are appropriate translations of the given phrase.

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  • 3. 

    Hallo!

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Hello" because it is the most common and standard way of greeting someone. "Hallo" is also a valid greeting, but it is less commonly used. "Hello, hello" is redundant and repetitive, so it is not the correct answer.

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    Gute Nacht!

    Explanation
    "Gute Nacht!" is a German phrase that translates to "good night" in English. The given answer is correct as it accurately translates the phrase.

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    Tchüss!

    Explanation
    The given answer 'bye, bye' is correct because it is a common way to say goodbye in informal settings. The repetition of the word emphasizes the farewell and adds a friendly tone to the message.

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    Guten Abend!

    Explanation
    The given answer "good evening" is the English translation of the German phrase "Guten Abend!". In German, "Guten Abend!" is used as a common greeting in the evening, similar to how "good evening" is used in English. Therefore, "good evening" is the correct translation of "Guten Abend!" in this context.

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    Auf Wiedersehen!

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Goodbye" because it is a common way to say farewell in the German language. "Auf Wiedersehen" is also a correct way to say goodbye in German, but it is not mentioned in the options. Therefore, "Goodbye" is the best answer among the given options.

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    Mahlzeit!

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    The word "Mahlzeit" is a German greeting commonly used before a meal to wish someone a good meal. Therefore, the correct answer "have a good meal" accurately translates the meaning of "Mahlzeit" in English.

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