Best practices for closing a professional email in German
Best practices for closing a professional email in German involve using the appropriate formal closing phrases without a comma after the closing, which is common in German email etiquette. Common formal sign-offs include “Mit freundlichen Grüßen” (With kind regards), which is widely accepted and considered the standard professional closing. Other formal options are “Mit besten Grüßen” (Best regards), “Mit herzlichen Grüßen” (With best wishes), and “Mit freundlichem Gruß” (Sincerely).
Before the closing, it is also polite to include a short concluding sentence expressing gratitude or anticipation, such as “Ich bedanke mich bei Ihnen im Voraus” (I thank you in advance) or “Ich würde mich freuen, bald von Ihnen zu hören” (I look forward to hearing from you soon).
It is important not to use a comma after the closing phrase, and include your full name and contact details below the closing for clarity in professional contexts.