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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Choose the right look for the ending
• Part 2 of 3: Identify the recipient
• Part 3 of 3: Set the tone for your letter

When communicating in a language that is not your native language, you may run into some problems, especially when it comes to written expressions.If you are writing a letter, it is very important to know how to start it, because it is the beginning of the letter that shows your attitude to the culture of the language and knowledge of the basic rules. Getting it right is just as important as starting it. In German, as in English, there are several rules for completing a letter. In this article, we will tell you more about them.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Choose the right look for the ending

1. 1 After the main part, you need to friendly or politely lead the reader to the final part. For example, you can thank the addressee for the time they have given you, or let them know that you are looking forward to an answer (for a formal letter). We can say that you missed (for an informal letter). Some examples of how to complete a letter are listed below. Keep in mind that the first three examples are for formal writing, and the last three are for informal.,:
   • Ich bedanke mich bei Ihnen im Voraus (Thanks in advance).
   • Ich würde mich freuen, bald von Ihnen zu hören (I look forward to hearing)
   • Für weitere Auskünfte stehe ich Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung (I will be happy to help if you need more information)
   • Ich freue mich auf Deine Antwort (I look forward to hearing).
   • Bitte antworte mir bald (Please answer as best you can).
   • Melde dich bald (Contact me as you can).
2. 2 If you are writing a formal letter, choose a formal ending. Here are the most commonly used ones. :
   • Hochachtungsvoll (Best Regards)
   • Mit besten Grüßen (Best Regards)
   • Mit freundlichen Empfehlungen (With friendly compliments)
   • Freundliche Grüße (Kind regards)
3. 3 For a more casual correspondence (but formal letter nonetheless), there are a few more closing phrases. The last four can be regarded as "almost informal" .:
   • Freundliche Grüße (With kind wishes)
   • Mit herzlichen Grüßen (Sincere wishes)
   • Herzliche Grüße (Sincere wishes)
   • Ich drück Dich (Hug)
   • Alles Liebe (All the best for you)
   • Bis bald (See you soon / talk / write back)
   • Ich vermisse Dich (Missing)
4. 4 After the final part, write your name. All that remains is to check the letter again and send it! Good luck!

Part 2 of 3: Identify the recipient

1. 1 You need to know the approximate age of the recipient. The expressions can be different for different ages of the recipients. For example, a letter to the addressee of the older generation should be more formal. For a younger generation target, a more conversational style can be used.
   • Recipients 60 years and older are better off writing even informal letters in a formal style.
2. 2 Think about how many people will read your letter. You can only write to one person or group of people. This is important not only for the construction of the main part of the letter, but also for the correct design of the ending.
3. 3 You need to be aware of how well the address speaks German. The final part can be more difficult if German is the recipient's mother tongue, or if the recipient has a good command of the language. But if the addressee speaks the language at a basic level, it is better to arrange the ending clearly and concisely.

Part 3 of 3: Set the tone for your letter

1. 1 Decide which letter you are writing: formal or informal. If you're writing to someone you don't know much or don't know at all, the letter should be formal. It is important to keep this in mind not only for the design of the main part, but also for the design of the final part.
   • The formal style is used when you write to your boss, a colleague, the director of an organization, or anyone you don't know well.
2. 2 Consider if the letter is informal. Are you writing to your best friend or mom? Then, of course, your letter should be informal.
   • Recipients of an informal letter can be friends, family members, and anyone with whom you communicate well.
3. 3 Once you have decided which letter you are writing, you need to decide on the degree of formality. Simply put, a letter to the boss and a letter to the president contains different words and phrases. And a letter to a good friend will end differently than a letter to mom or dad ..