How to Say ‘Good’ in German
Gut
goot
[goot]
💬 Usage Tip: A simple one-word answer. German loves efficient replies! You can also say it with tone: "Gut?" can sound like a check-in.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Short answers are normal in German and not necessarily unfriendly—especially in casual daily exchanges.
Phrase Breakdown
Gut
[goot]
good / well
Means 'good' or 'well'; often used as a short answer.
Auf die Frage antworte ich nur mit „Gut“.
To the question I answer only with “Good.”
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