Meaning
Used to express approval or a positive evaluation.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Ehrlichkeit' (honesty). If something is 'gut', it means it truly meets the required standard. Don't expect 'amazing' for a standard task. In the North, people are often more reserved. 'Das ist gut' might be the highest praise you get for a while. Bavarians might use 'Passt scho' as a regional equivalent, which literally means 'It fits already' but functions like 'Das ist gut'. Berliners are known for their 'Berliner Schnauze' (bluntness). They might use 'Nicht schlecht' to mean 'Das ist gut'.
The 'Safe' Phrase
If you don't know what to say to a positive piece of news, 'Das ist gut' is always safe and polite.
Avoid 'Ich bin gut'
Remember that 'Ich bin gut' sounds like you are bragging about your skills or character.
Meaning
Used to express approval or a positive evaluation.
The 'Safe' Phrase
If you don't know what to say to a positive piece of news, 'Das ist gut' is always safe and polite.
Avoid 'Ich bin gut'
Remember that 'Ich bin gut' sounds like you are bragging about your skills or character.
Add 'so'
Saying 'Das ist gut so' adds a layer of 'That's fine as it is' or 'That's the way it should be'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb to say 'That is good.'
Das ___ gut.
'Ist' is the correct form of 'sein' for the third-person singular subject 'das'.
Which response is most natural when a friend suggests a movie time?
A: 'Gehen wir um 20 Uhr ins Kino?' B: '____'
'Das ist gut' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
Match the German phrase to its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the restaurant.
Kellner: 'Wie ist {die|f} Suppe?' Gast: 'Danke, ___ ___ ___.'
While 'sie ist gut' (referring to the soup) is also correct, 'das ist gut' is a very common general response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDas ___ gut.
'Ist' is the correct form of 'sein' for the third-person singular subject 'das'.
A: 'Gehen wir um 20 Uhr ins Kino?' B: '____'
'Das ist gut' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Kellner: 'Wie ist {die|f} Suppe?' Gast: 'Danke, ___ ___ ___.'
While 'sie ist gut' (referring to the soup) is also correct, 'das ist gut' is a very common general response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYou can say 'Er ist gut' (He is good/skilled), but 'Das ist gut' usually refers to a situation or an object.
It's not rude, but it's a bit simple. Better to say 'Das klingt sehr interessant' (That sounds very interesting).
'Gut' is more about quality and function; 'schön' is more about pleasure and aesthetics.
Because it's used after the verb 'ist'. Adjectives only get endings when they are before a noun (e.g., 'das gute Buch').
Related Phrases
Das ist schön.
similarThat is nice/beautiful.
Das ist toll.
builds onThat is great.
Das ist schlecht.
contrastThat is bad.
Alles gut.
specialized formAll good / No worries.
