German · Greetings & Phrases
Guten Abend
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A greeting used in the evening.
Example
Guten Abend, herzlich willkommen.
Good evening, welcome.
Etymology
'Guten Abend' translates to 'Good evening', combining 'gut' (good) and 'Abend' (evening). It became a standard evening greeting in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal contexts during evening hours, 'Guten Abend' is common in both written and spoken forms and is recognized throughout German-speaking areas.