In German
Viel Glück!
Meaning: good luck
Formal or informal? “Viel Glück!” is the everyday wish. At work, and for exams or business, “Viel Erfolg!” (much success) is the usual professional version.
Example sentences
VielGlückbeiderPrüfung!
Good luck with the exam!
VielGlück,duschaffstdas!
Good luck, you can do it!
VielErfolgbeideinerPräsentation!
Good luck with your presentation!
Grammar note
“Viel” here is an invariable quantity word, as in “viel Glück”. The noun “Glück” is neuter and no article is used.
Common mistake
Don't say “Guten Glück”; it's “Viel Glück” or “Viel Erfolg”.
Quick check
Which phrase wishes someone good luck?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What do you reply to Viel Glück?
“Danke!” is the usual reply, sometimes with “Ich drück dir die Daumen” (I'll keep my fingers crossed).
What's the difference between Glück and Erfolg?
“Glück” is luck; “Erfolg” is success, usually earned through work.