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How to Say ‘Here is fine, thanks.’ in German

Hier ist gut, danke.

heer ist goot DAHN-kuh

[heer ist goot DAHN-kuh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: The standard way to tell a taxi driver to pull over and stop. Say it as you approach your spot.

Phrase Breakdown

Hier ist gut,

heer ist goot

Here is fine,

Use this to ask a driver to stop. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Hier ist gut, bitte halten Sie.

Here is fine, please stop.

Words in this phrase

Hier

[heer]

here

Refers to this place, such as the current event or location.

Example

Es ist gut, hier neue Leute kennenzulernen.

It is good to meet new people here.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

gut

[goot]

good / fine

Used to show approval or that something is okay.

Example

Gut, dann komme ich morgen.

Good, then I’ll come tomorrow.

danke.

DAHN-kuh

thank you.

Stress the first syllable: DAN-ke.

Example

Vielen Dank, danke.

Many thanks, thank you.

Words in this phrase

danke

[DAHN-kuh]

thanks

A common way to express gratitude.

Example

Danke für das nette Gespräch gestern.

Thanks for the nice conversation yesterday.

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