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"Well done!" in German: gut gemacht!
gut gemacht!
Well done! in German is gut gemacht! Use the whole phrase after a good try or finished task. Softer: Das hast du gut gemacht.
After homework
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How to pronounce gut gemacht!
Say it
goot geh-MAKHT
/ɡuːt ɡəˈmaxt/
goot geh-MAKHT. Stress MAKHT; soft ge.
"Well done!" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gut gemacht! | well done! Default praise. | Default praise. |
| Das hast du gut gemacht | you did that well Full sentence. | Full sentence. |
| Wirklich gut gemacht | really well done Stronger. | Stronger. |
| Super gemacht | done great Casual twin. | Casual twin. |
How to use gut gemacht! in real life
- 1After homework
Gut gemacht! Die Aufgabe ist fertig.
Well done! The task is finished.
Full phrase.
- 2Sports pitch
Gut gemacht, weiter so!
Well done, keep it up!
Coach tone.
- 3Cooking help
Gut gemacht — die Soße schmeckt.
Well done — the sauce tastes good.
Kitchen praise.
Mistakes English speakers make with gut gemacht!
Incorrect: Gut gemacht hast (broken order).
Correct: Gut gemacht! / Das hast du gut gemacht.
Keep the set phrase gut gemacht! or a full sentence.
Incorrect: Well done!
Correct: Gut gemacht!
Use the German headword phrase.
Good to know
Gut gemacht! is warm everyday praise for kids, teammates, and colleagues. Germans also say Bravo or Super, but gut gemacht stays clearly German. For steak doneness, well done is durchgebraten — a different meaning.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finishing a group presentation
ChatPal
Gut gemacht! Deine Folien waren klar.
Well done! Your slides were clear.
You
Danke. Dir auch gut gemacht beim Reden.
Thanks. Well done to you too on the speaking.
ChatPal
Echt gut gemacht von uns beiden.
Really well done from both of us.
You
Ja. Gut gemacht — und jetzt Kaffee?
Yes. Well done — and now coffee?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Well done!" in German
How do you say well done?
Gut gemacht!
Full sentence?
Das hast du gut gemacht.
Steak well done?
Durchgebraten — different meaning.
Stronger?
Wirklich gut gemacht.
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