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How to Say ‘To speak German well’ in German

Gut Deutsch sprechen

goot doytch SHPREKH-en

[goot doytch SHPREKH-en]

💬 Usage Tip: gut works as both "good" and "well", with no change in form. Sie spricht gut means "she speaks well".

Phrase Breakdown

Gut

[goot]

well

Adverb used to say something works nicely or suitably.

Example

Mittwoch passt gut für mich.

Wednesday works well for me.

Deutsch

[doytch]

German

The German language; written with a capital letter as a noun.

Example

Deutsch ist eine schöne Sprache.

German is a beautiful language.

sprechen

[SHPREKH-en]

speak

A verb used when asking about language ability.

Example

Sprechen Sie Englisch? Ich brauche Hilfe.

Do you speak English? I need help.

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