A short email needs a clear purpose and a few connected details. This model replies to an invitation, explains a timing constraint and asks a question.
The idea
Start with a greeting, thank the person and give your answer. Add a specific day or time so the reader can act on the message. Use a short question when you need information. The model uses informal du consistently and ends with Viele Grüße. Replace names, time and the item you offer to bring; do not copy details that are not yours.
Read German form labels, separate names and addresses, and ask about an unclear field before writing. Was soll ich hier eintragen? — What should I enter here? Filling in German forms
Read the text
Hallo Lea,
vielen Dank für deine Einladung. Ich komme gern. Am Samstag arbeite ich bis zwei Uhr. Kann ich um drei Uhr kommen? Soll ich einen Kuchen mitbringen? Schreib mir bitte kurz.
Viele Grüße Nora
Examples
- Hallo Lea,
- vielen Dank für deine Einladung.
- Ich komme gern.
- Ich kann am Samstag um drei Uhr kommen.
- Soll ich etwas mitbringen?
- Viele Grüße
Read-aloud uses a synthetic German voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.
No German device voice is available. You can still read the text and use the linked listening resources.
Watch out
Do not mix deine with formal Ihnen in the same informal message. Keep one form of address throughout.
Try it yourself
___ Lea, (informell: Hallo / Sehr geehrte)
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Hallo
Hallo suits this informal greeting to Lea.
Vielen Dank für ___ Einladung. (du)
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deine
The informal possessive for du before feminine Einladung is deine.
Viele ___
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Grüße
Viele Grüße is a common informal closing.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Lea, (informell: Hallo / Sehr geehrte)
Vielen Dank für ___ Einladung. (du)
Viele ___
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write your own reply to an invitation. Include whether you can come, your arrival time and one question. Compare it with the model only after drafting.