Free German Greetings Poster – Basic Phrases for Beginners (PDF)

Start your German language journey with this Free German Greetings Poster. Designed by Gogu Education, this clear and colorful printable helps children and beginners master the four most important phrases for saying “Hello” throughout the day.

Children discover four useful expressions—Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend, and Gute Nacht—each paired with a clear visual showing the correct time of day. This makes vocabulary learning intuitive, fun, and memorable for beginners.

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary German lessons, bilingual classrooms, and homeschool learning, this printable supports vocabulary building, pronunciation practice, and daily routine language. Teachers can display it as a classroom poster, while parents can use it for everyday language exposure at home.

What Vocabulary is Included? This poster focuses on the “Time of Day” greetings used in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Each phrase is paired with a visual cue (sun or moon) to help students grasp the meaning instantly:

1. Guten Morgen (Good Morning): Used until about 11:00 AM.

2. Guten Tag (Good Day / Hello): The standard greeting used from midday until evening.

3. Guten Abend (Good Evening): Used when arriving somewhere after 6:00 PM.

4. Gute Nacht (Good Night): Used only when going to sleep or saying goodbye late at night.

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