German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Morning" in German: Morgen
der Morgen
Note: "in the morning": morgens
Morning in German is der Morgen. Guten Morgen is the greeting. For habits say morgens, and for earlier today say heute Morgen.
Greeting a neighbor
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How to pronounce Morgen
Say it
MOR-gen
/ˈmɔʁɡn̩/
MOR-gen. Soft g, almost like a gentle ch at the end of -gen for some speakers.
"Morning" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Morgen | morning The noun. | The noun. |
| Guten Morgen | good morning Greeting. | Greeting. |
| morgens | in the mornings Habitual adverb. | Habitual adverb. |
| heute Morgen | this morning Earlier today. | Earlier today. |
How to use Morgen in real life
- 1Greeting a neighbor
Guten Morgen! Schon wach?
Good morning! Already awake?
Greeting uses Guten Morgen.
- 2Making plans
Am Morgen habe ich Zeit.
In the morning I have time.
Am Morgen for a time slot.
- 3Daily routine
Morgens trinke ich Kaffee.
In the mornings I drink coffee.
morgens without article for habits.
Mistakes English speakers make with Morgen
Incorrect: Guten Morgen am Abend.
Correct: Guten Abend.
Only use Guten Morgen in the morning.
Incorrect: In der Morgen gehe ich joggen.
Correct: Am Morgen gehe ich joggen. / Morgens gehe ich joggen.
Use am Morgen or morgens, not in der Morgen.
Good to know
Guten Morgen is common until late morning at work. After that many people switch to Guten Tag. In the north, Moin can replace a morning greeting at any hour.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving for work together
ChatPal
Guten Morgen. Kaffee steht in der Küche.
Good morning. Coffee is in the kitchen.
You
Danke. Der Morgen startet viel zu früh.
Thanks. The morning starts way too early.
ChatPal
Stimmt. Aber nach dem Morgen wird's besser.
True. But after the morning it gets better.
You
Hoffentlich. Bis später!
Hopefully. See you later!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Morning" in German
How do you say good morning?
Guten Morgen.
What is morgens?
An adverb meaning in the mornings / habitually in the morning.
How do you say this morning?
Heute Morgen.
Is Morgen also tomorrow?
Yes. Morgen alone can mean tomorrow; der Morgen is the morning.
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