How to Say ‘I'm feeling better.’ in German
Mir geht es besser.
meer gayt ess BESS-er
[meer gayt ess BESS-er]
💬 Usage Tip: [Mir geht es besser] uses [mir], not [ich]. This same pattern works with other feelings: [Mir geht es gut], [Mir geht es schlecht].
Phrase Breakdown
Mir
[meer]
to me; me
Dative form of ich, used in phrases about how one feels.
Mir geht es besser nach dem Schlaf.
I feel better after sleeping.
geht
[gayt]
goes; is going
Used in es geht to describe someone's condition.
Mir geht es besser als gestern.
I am feeling better than yesterday.
es
[ess]
it
Part of the fixed expression es geht.
Mir geht es besser seit Montag.
I have been feeling better since Monday.
besser
[BESS-er]
better
Shows improvement in health, mood, or general condition.
Mir geht es besser nach dem Wochenende.
I feel better after the weekend.
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