Grüßen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Grüßen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to greet", "to say hello" or "to salute".

Essential properties of "grüßen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: grüßen
  • Simple past: grüßte
  • Participle: gegrüßt

See full conjugation of grüßen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "grüßen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To greet someone with words or gestures as a sign of courtesy or affection"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich grüße meine Nachbarn jeden Morgen.I greet my neighbors every morning.
  2. Er grüßte höflich, als er den Raum betrat.He greeted politely when he entered the room.
  3. Wir grüßen uns immer mit einem Handschlag.We always greet each other with a handshake.

2.) "To send greetings or regards to someone through another person"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte grüße deine Eltern von mir.Please send my regards to your parents.
  2. Sie bat mich, ihren Bruder zu grüßen.She asked me to say hello to her brother.
  3. Ich soll dich von Maria grüßen.I'm supposed to say hello to you from Maria.
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