How to Say ‘Sounds good.’ in German
Klingt gut.
klingt goot
[klingt goot]
💬 Usage Tip: Perfect after a recommendation. Short, natural, and easy to remember.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a nice bridge phrase before ordering, especially if you want to sound relaxed and conversational.
Phrase Breakdown
Klingt
[klingt]
sounds
Used to say how something sounds to you, often after hearing a suggestion.
Klingt gut, wenn der Barkeeper die Limonade empfiehlt.
Sounds good when the bartender recommends the lemonade.
gut
[goot]
good
Means “good”; together with “klingt,” it expresses approval of an idea.
Klingt gut, das sage ich bei einer guten Empfehlung.
Sounds good, that’s what I say for a good recommendation.
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