B1 Formal Farewell
„Ich empfehle mich (Ihnen)."
Good-bye.
What does „Ich empfehle mich (Ihnen)." mean in German?
„Ich empfehle mich (Ihnen)." means "Good-bye.." Literally: "I recommend myself (to you).."
Literal Translation
"I recommend myself (to you)."
Ich I
empfehle recommend
mich myself
Ihnen to
English Equivalent
"I'll take my leave."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Formal farewell; reflexive
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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