In German
Schönen Tag noch!
Meaning: have a nice day
Formal or informal? “Schönen Tag noch!” is a friendly goodbye, used with shopkeepers and colleagues as well as friends.
Example sentences
SchönenTagnoch!
Have a nice day!
SchönenAbendnoch!
Have a nice evening!
SchönesWochenende!
Have a nice weekend!
Grammar note
“Schönen” takes the -en ending because “Tag” is masculine and the phrase is in the accusative. “Noch” means “still”, so the phrase is “still a nice day”.
Common mistake
Don't leave out the ending: “Schöner Tag noch!” is wrong. Keep “schönen”.
Quick check
Which of these is the right way to wish someone a nice day?
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Can I say “Schönen Tag!” without “noch”?
Yes, but “noch” makes it sound warmer, as if you're wishing the rest of their day to go well.
How do I say “have a nice day” informally?
Use “Hab einen schönen Tag!” with a friend.