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German. It literally translates as good day and is a formal way to say hello and equates to the English good afternoon.

Unlike the English good day, which, according to the Old English Dictionary is used for "expressing good wishes on meeting or parting during the day", guten Tag is only used on meeting.

The expression is generally only used after mid-day. Before mid-day, German speakers use the expression guten Morgen (good morning).

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The phrase dates back to the early Neolithic age. A German hunter-gatherer was out hunting and gathering when he met another at a crossroad. After the usual attempts to impress each other with their prowess and manliness with lots of snarling, shouting and beating of chests, there followed a long, rather awkward pause....................... .........................................until one said:

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Good Morning in German

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