B1 Expression 중립

Ich habe es gut gemeint.

I meant well.

Explaining that one's intentions were good, despite negative outcome.

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문화적 배경

Germans value directness. Saying this phrase is a way to be honest about your mistake while showing you care. Similar to Germany, but often phrased with a bit more politeness. Swiss German speakers might use 'Ich ha's guet gmeint'. The concept of 'intent vs. outcome' is a universal human struggle.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a sincere tone to make it effective.

⚠️

Don't over-explain

Just say the phrase and move on.

Explaining that one's intentions were good, despite negative outcome.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a sincere tone to make it effective.

⚠️

Don't over-explain

Just say the phrase and move on.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

Ich habe es gut _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: gemeint

The verb 'meinen' is the correct choice here.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct version.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich habe es gut gemeint.

The object 'es' must be included.

When would you use this phrase?

You broke a vase while trying to clean it.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To explain you meant well.

The phrase is used to explain your positive intent after a mistake.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ich habe es gut _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: gemeint

The verb 'meinen' is the correct choice here.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct version.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich habe es gut gemeint.

The object 'es' must be included.

When would you use this phrase? situation_matching B1

You broke a vase while trying to clean it.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To explain you meant well.

The phrase is used to explain your positive intent after a mistake.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

Yes, if you are explaining a project that didn't go as planned.

No, it's actually quite polite.

관련 표현

🔗

Es war nicht so gemeint

similar

It wasn't meant that way.

🔄

Ich wollte nur helfen

synonym

I just wanted to help.

🔗

Das war keine Absicht

similar

That was not on purpose.

🔗

Gut gemeint ist das Gegenteil von gut gemacht

contrast

Well-intended is the opposite of well-done.

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