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How to Say ‘Well, time to get to work.’ in German

So, jetzt geht's an die Arbeit.

zoh yetst gayts ahn dee AR-bite

[zoh yetst gayts ahn dee AR-bite]

🇩🇪 In Germany: A drawn-out So at the start is the polite German signal that the chat is over. Expect people to head to their desks right after it.

Phrase Breakdown

So, jetzt geht's

zoh yetst gayts

Right, now it's time

'So' at the start signals a transition, like 'right' or 'okay then'. Say it 'zo'.

Example

So, jetzt geht's nach Hause.

Right, now it's time to go home.

Words in this phrase

[zoh]

so; well

Filler word to start or conclude a statement.

Example

So, jetzt gehen wir.

Well, now we're going.

jetzt

[yetst]

now

At the present time.

Example

Ich gehe jetzt.

I'm going now.

geht's

[gayts]

is it going

Short for 'geht es'; used in asking how someone is doing.

Example

Wie geht's Ihnen heute?

How are you today?

an die Arbeit.

ahn dee AR-bite

to get to work.

A fixed phrase for starting work. Stress AR- in 'Arbeit'.

Example

Morgen geht's wieder an die Arbeit.

Tomorrow it's back to work.

Words in this phrase

[ahn]

Preposition marking the recipient of something sent.

Example

Ich schreibe an meine Kollegin.

I'm writing to my colleague.

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Arbeit

[AR-bite]

work

Refers to work, job activity, or the workplace context.

Example

Nach der Arbeit gehen viele Kolleginnen noch etwas trinken.

After work, many colleagues go for a drink.

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