noun
greeting, regards
A1
Gruß: masculine noun meaning 'greeting' or 'regards'. Article der Gruß; plural Grüße (Umlaut change). Common in phrases: 'mit freundlichen Grüßen' (letter closing) where 'mit' governs dative plural. Also used with 'an' to send greetings to someone (Gruß/Grüße an...). Declension: genitive des Grußes.
Examples
Er schickte ihr einen herzlichen Gruß.
He sent her a warm greeting.
Viele Grüße aus Berlin!
Best regards from Berlin!
Ich schicke dir einen Gruß.
I'm sending you a greeting.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine waving your hand as a greeting
Gruß ~ 'grouse' (not related) — but think of saying 'greetings'
der Gruß — imagine a man giving a formal greeting (der)
Notes
Used in letters and spoken salutations. Plural: Grüße (with umlaut).