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How to Say ‘Very good, those are good results.’ in German

Sehr gut, das sind gute Ergebnisse.

zair goot dahs zint GOO-teh er-GAYP-ni-seh

[zair goot dahs zint GOO-teh er-GAYP-ni-seh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: From a German manager, this is genuine praise. Workplace feedback tends to be understated, so don't expect more enthusiasm than this.

Phrase Breakdown

Sehr gut,

zair goot

Very good,

A common reaction of praise. Use a long 'u' in 'gut': GOOT.

Example

Sehr gut, danke!

Very good, thanks!

Words in this phrase

Sehr

[zair]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Die Atmosphäre ist Sehr respektvoll.

The atmosphere is very respectful.

gut

[goot]

good

Adjective meaning good, fine, or satisfactory.

Example

Ein gutes Gespräch beginnt oft mit einer Frage.

A good conversation often begins with a question.

das sind gute Ergebnisse.

dahs zint GOO-teh er-GAYP-ni-seh

those are good results

'Ergebnisse' is the plural of 'Ergebnis' (result). Stress: er-GEHB-nis-seh.

Example

Das sind gute Ergebnisse für uns.

Those are good results for us.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

that; this; it

A demonstrative or pronoun used to refer to a thing, idea, or statement.

Example

Das klingt nach einer guten Arbeitsatmosphäre.

That sounds like a good working atmosphere.

sind

[zint]

are

Form of 'sein' (to be) for 'wir', 'sie' and formal 'Sie'.

Example

Sind Sie müde?

Are you tired?

gute

[GOO-teh]

good

Form of 'gut' before a feminine noun.

Example

Gute Nacht!

Good night!

Ergebnisse

[er-GAYP-ni-seh]

results

Plural of 'das Ergebnis': outcome of work or a test.

Example

Die Ergebnisse kommen morgen.

The results come tomorrow.

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