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How to Say ‘Work is going quite well.’ in German

Die Arbeit ist recht gut.

dee ar-bite ist recht goot

[dee ar-bite ist recht goot]

💬 Usage Tip: A balanced response combining formality with positivity.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Work-related questions generally expect a realistic standpoint.

Phrase Breakdown

Die Arbeit

dee ar-bite

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

The

Definite article preceding feminine noun in nominative or accusative case.

Example

Die Blume wächst schnell.

The flower grows quickly.

Arbeit

[ar-bite]

work

General term for employment, tasks, or labor.

Example

Seine Arbeit ist kreativ.

His work is creative.

Ist recht gut

ist recht goot

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

is

Verb used to describe identity or conditions.

Example

Es ist warm draußen.

It is warm outside.

recht

[recht]

quite

Adverb to express a moderate degree or level.

Example

Sie ist recht freundlich.

She is quite friendly.

gut

[goot]

good

Adjective for describing favorable conditions or quality.

Example

Das Konzert war gut.

The concert was good.

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