A1 Expression Formal

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Yours sincerely, (formal)

Meaning

A formal closing used in letters or emails.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is the backbone of German business etiquette. Similar to Germany, but sometimes even more formal titles are used. Very similar to Germany, though sometimes 'Freundliche Grüße' is used. Germans expect this phrase in international business emails.

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The Comma

Always put a comma after the phrase before your name.

Meaning

A formal closing used in letters or emails.

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The Comma

Always put a comma after the phrase before your name.

Test Yourself

Which closing is appropriate for a formal email to a company?

How should you end your email?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mit freundlichen Grüßen

This is the standard formal closing.

Complete the phrase.

Mit freundlichen ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Grüßen

The noun must be in the dative plural.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Which closing is appropriate for a formal email to a company? Choose A1

How should you end your email?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mit freundlichen Grüßen

This is the standard formal closing.

Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Mit freundlichen ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Grüßen

The noun must be in the dative plural.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you use 'Sie' with your boss.

Related Phrases

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Beste Grüße

similar

Best regards

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Liebe Grüße

contrast

Warm regards

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