Guten Rutsch
Translation
Happy New Year
Examples
Ich wünsche dir einen guten Rutsch!
I wish you a Happy New Year!
Guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!
Have a great start to the New Year!
Grammar Patterns
to wish ((sb.)) a Happy New Year Ich wünsche dir einen guten Rutsch!
Similar Words
Frohes neues Jahr (Happy New Year)
Etymology
Literally means 'a good slide'. It conveys the idea of sliding smoothly into the New Year.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself smoothly sliding down a slide into January 1st. This phrase is used before midnight on New Year's Eve.