Sehr geehrte/r Herr/Frau [Nachname],
Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],
In German
Sehr geehrte/r Herr/Frau [Nachname],
Note
This is the standard formal salutation in German business correspondence when you know the recipient's last name. Always use 'Herr' for men and 'Frau' for women, followed by the last name.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Sehr geehrter Herr Müller, vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail vom [Datum].
Dear Mr. Müller, thank you very much for your email dated [Date].
Responding to a business partner's email.
- 2
Sehr geehrte Frau Schmidt, ich bestätige hiermit den Erhalt Ihrer Unterlagen.
Dear Ms. Schmidt, I hereby confirm receipt of your documents.
Confirming receipt of documents from a client or colleague.
FAQ
How do you say "Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]," in German?
"Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]," in German is "Sehr geehrte/r Herr/Frau [Nachname]," (zehr geh-air-tuh hehr/frau [nahkh-nah-muh]). Example: Sehr geehrter Herr Müller, vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail vom [Datum]..
