A2Communicationsemi-formal

Liebe/r Herr/Frau [Nachname],

Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],

In German

Liebe/r Herr/Frau [Nachname],

lee-buh hehr/frau [nahkh-nah-muh]
🇬🇧 English
Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],
🇪🇸 Español
Estimado/a Sr./Sra. [Apellido],
🇮🇹 Italiano
Caro/a Sig./Sig.ra [Cognome],
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Note

This salutation is less formal than 'Sehr geehrte/r' but still professional. Use it when you have an established relationship with the recipient and want to convey a slightly warmer tone while maintaining respect. Avoid using first names unless explicitly agreed upon.

Example Sentences

1

Liebe Frau Weber, ich hoffe, es geht Ihnen gut.

Dear Ms. Weber, I hope you are doing well.

Starting an email to a regular business contact with whom you have a good working relationship.

2

Lieber Herr Schneider, vielen Dank für die schnelle Rückmeldung.

Dear Mr. Schneider, thank you for the quick response.

Thanking a colleague or partner for a prompt reply in an ongoing project.

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