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How to Say ‘That's absolutely fine.’ in German

Das ist völlig in Ordnung.

dahs ist FUR-likh in ORD-noong

[dahs ist FUR-likh in ORD-noong]

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist völlig

dahs ist FUR-likh

That is completely

'Völlig' means 'completely'. Use a short, rounded 'ö'.

Example

Das ist völlig normal.

That is completely normal.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / it

'Das' can mean 'that' or 'it', depending on context.

Example

Das macht Spaß beim WM-Schauen.

That is fun when watching the World Cup.

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.

völlig

[FUR-likh]

completely

Totally, fully.

Example

Das ist völlig okay.

That's completely fine.

in Ordnung.

in ORD-noong

fine / okay.

'In Ordnung' means 'all right'. Stress OR, and pronounce '-ung' with a soft 'ng' sound.

Example

Alles in Ordnung?

Everything okay?

Words in this phrase

[in]

Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.

Example

Das Haus steht in Trümmern.

The house is in ruins.

Ordnung

[ORD-noong]

order (in 'in Ordnung' = okay)

Feminine noun; 'in Ordnung' means fine or all right.

Example

Alles in Ordnung?

Is everything okay?

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