Questions & Answers about Viel Spaß und viel Glück!
Where is the word for "Have" in the German sentence?
In German well-wishes, the verb is usually left out. You are literally just saying "Much fun and much luck!". While you could say Hab viel Spaß! (Have much fun!), it is much more natural to just say Viel Spaß!.
Why is it viel and not viele?
Viel means "much" or "a lot of" for uncountable things, while viele means "many" for things you can count. Because you cannot count Spaß (fun) or Glück (luck), you must use viel.
Does Glück mean "luck" or "happiness"?
It means both! The exact meaning depends on the context. In greetings and wishes like Viel Glück!, it always means "Good luck!". If you are talking about an emotion, it usually translates to "happiness".
Why are Spaß and Glück capitalized?
In German, all nouns (words that represent people, places, things, or ideas) must start with a capital letter. Since fun (Spaß) and luck (Glück) are nouns, they are always capitalized.
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