How do you say "Yes, otherwise I am fine." in German?

"Yes, otherwise I am fine." in German is "Ja, sonst geht es mir gut.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ja, sonst geht es mir gut." mean in English?

"Ja, sonst geht es mir gut." means "Yes, otherwise I am fine." in English. Usage tip: Great everyday answer when one thing is wrong, but overall things are okay.

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How to Say ‘Yes, otherwise I am fine.’ in German

Ja, sonst geht es mir gut.

yah zonst gayt es meer goot

[yah zonst gayt es meer goot]

💬 Usage Tip: Great everyday answer when one thing is wrong, but overall things are okay.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Very German in style: realistic, balanced, and not overly dramatic.

Phrase Breakdown

[yah]

yes

Basic word for agreeing or confirming.

Example

Ja, ich komme mit.

Yes, I am coming along.

sonst

[zonst]

otherwise / apart from that

Used to say that in all other respects things are fine.

Example

Sonst ist alles okay.

Otherwise everything is okay.

Geht es mir gut

gayt es meer goot

I am doing well

A standard expression for one's state of health or well-being.

Example

Mir geht es gut.

I am doing well.

Words in this phrase

geht

[gayt]

goes / is going

Part of the phrase 'es geht mir gut'.

Example

Heute geht es mir wieder gut.

Today I am feeling well again.

[es]

Used in the expression for how someone is doing.

Example

Es geht mir gut.

I am doing well.

mir

[meer]

Dative form of 'ich'.

Example

Mir geht es nicht schlecht.

I am not doing badly.

gut

[goot]

good / well

Means feeling well in this context.

Example

Mir geht es gut.

I am doing well.

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