How to Say ‘Very good.’ in German
Sehr gut.
zair goot
[zair goot]
💬 Usage Tip: A classic praise phrase. "Sehr" means "very" and "gut" means "good." Germans use it a lot in class, at work, and even when tasting food.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Teachers, trainers, and colleagues in Germany often say "Sehr gut!" as warm but straightforward positive feedback.
Phrase Breakdown
Sehr
[zair]
very
An adverb meaning "very," used to strengthen an adjective or another adverb.
Das ist sehr gut.
That is very good.
gut
[goot]
good
An adjective meaning "good" or "well," often used for praise or approval.
Heute war das Essen gut.
The food was good today.
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