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"Have a nice day" in German: schönen Tag noch
schönen Tag noch
Have a nice day in German is schönen Tag noch. Cashiers and colleagues use it when parting. In the evening switch to Schönen Abend noch.
Leaving a shop
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How to pronounce schönen Tag noch
Say it
SHØ-nen tahk nokh
/ˈʃøːnən taːk nɔx/
SHØ-nen tahk nokh. Ö like e in her with rounded lips. Soft ch in noch.
"Have a nice day" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| schönen Tag noch | have a nice day Daytime parting wish. | Daytime parting wish. |
| Schönen Tag! | have a nice day! Shorter form. | Shorter form. |
| Schönen Abend noch | have a nice evening After late afternoon. | After late afternoon. |
| Ebenfalls! | you too! Common reply. | Common reply. |
How to use schönen Tag noch in real life
- 1Leaving a shop
Danke, schönen Tag noch!
Thanks, have a nice day!
Full phrase.
- 2Office goodbye
Ich muss los — schönen Tag noch euch allen.
I have to go — have a nice day everyone.
Schönen Tag noch…
- 3Phone end
Alles klar, schönen Tag noch und bis morgen.
All good, have a nice day and see you tomorrow.
Phrase mid farewell.
Mistakes English speakers make with schönen Tag noch
Incorrect: Have a nice day!
Correct: Schönen Tag noch!
Use the German phrase schönen Tag noch.
Incorrect: schöner Tag noch
Correct: schönen Tag noch
The fixed accusative form is schönen Tag noch.
Good to know
Schönen Tag noch is friendly without being gushy. Reply with Ebenfalls! or Gleichfalls!. Late in the day, Schönen Abend noch sounds more natural.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a bakery counter
ChatPal
Das war's. Schönen Tag noch!
That's all. Have a nice day!
You
Danke, ebenfalls — schönen Tag noch!
Thanks, you too — have a nice day!
ChatPal
Kommst du später nochmal?
Are you coming by again later?
You
Vielleicht. Bis dann, schönen Tag noch!
Maybe. Until then, have a nice day!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Have a nice day" in German
How do you say have a nice day?
Schönen Tag noch.
Reply?
Ebenfalls! / Gleichfalls!
In the evening?
Schönen Abend noch.
Shorter?
Schönen Tag!
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