Meaning
A formal salutation used in letters or emails to unknown recipients.
Cultural Background
Germans take titles and formal address very seriously in business. Austrian business culture is even more formal than German. Swiss German business is formal but often slightly more direct.
The Comma Rule
Always use a comma. It is the most common mistake.
Meaning
A formal salutation used in letters or emails to unknown recipients.
The Comma Rule
Always use a comma. It is the most common mistake.
Test Yourself
Which punctuation is correct?
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren...
Formal letters in German always use a comma after the salutation.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesSehr geehrte Damen und Herren...
Formal letters in German always use a comma after the salutation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you don't know their name. Otherwise, use 'Sehr geehrte Frau/Herr'.
Related Phrases
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
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