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"Are you okay?" in German: Geht es dir gut?
Geht es dir gut?
Note: also: Alles in Ordnung?
Are you okay in German is Geht es dir gut? Formal: Geht es Ihnen gut?. A note-only alternative is Alles in Ordnung?
After a stumble
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How to pronounce Geht es dir gut?
Say it
gayt es deer goot
/ɡeːt ɛs diːɐ̯ ɡuːt/
gayt es deer goot. Geht long e; dir soft; gut like English good with oo.
"Are you okay?" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Geht es dir gut? | are you okay? Informal core. | Informal core. |
| Geht es Ihnen gut? | are you okay? Formal. | Formal. |
| Alles in Ordnung? | everything okay? Note alternative. | Note alternative. |
| Alles okay? | all okay? Very casual. | Very casual. |
How to use Geht es dir gut? in real life
- 1After a stumble
Vorsicht — Geht es dir gut?
Careful — are you okay?
Immediate.
- 2Quiet friend
Du bist still. Geht es dir gut?
You're quiet. Are you okay?
Emotional.
- 3Phone check-in
Nach dem Sturm: Geht es dir gut zu Hause?
After the storm: are you okay at home?
Distance.
Mistakes English speakers make with Geht es dir gut?
Incorrect: Bist du okay gut?
Correct: Geht es dir gut?
Use the set phrase Geht es dir gut?
Incorrect: Geht es du gut?
Correct: Geht es dir gut?
Dative dir, not du.
Good to know
Geht es dir gut? covers body and mood. Among strangers after a bump, Alles in Ordnung? is also common, but the headword stays Geht es dir gut?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend looks pale
ChatPal
Du schwankst ein bisschen.
You're swaying a bit.
You
Geht es dir gut? Setz dich.
Are you okay? Sit down.
ChatPal
Nur schwindelig.
Just dizzy.
You
Wasser? Und nochmal: Geht es dir gut jetzt?
Water? And again: are you okay now?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Are you okay?" in German
How do you say are you okay?
Geht es dir gut?
Formal version?
Geht es Ihnen gut?
Is Alles in Ordnung? the same?
Close alternative; it's a note, not the main headword.
Reply if you are fine?
Ja, mir geht's gut. Danke.
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