Meaning
A common response indicating you are well and expressing gratitude.
Cultural Background
Germans value honesty. If you say 'Mir geht es gut', it is assumed you are telling the truth, but it is not an invitation to share deep personal problems. Austrians often use 'Danke, gut' as a very short, polite response in passing.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just memorize 'Mir geht es gut' as a single block.
Meaning
A common response indicating you are well and expressing gratitude.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just memorize 'Mir geht es gut' as a single block.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Wie geht es dir? ____ geht es gut, danke.
The dative 'Mir' is required for the construction 'geht es'.
Which is correct?
Choose the most natural response.
Both 'Mir geht es gut' and 'Es geht mir gut' are correct, but the former is the standard form.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesWie geht es dir? ____ geht es gut, danke.
The dative 'Mir' is required for the construction 'geht es'.
Choose the most natural response.
Both 'Mir geht es gut' and 'Es geht mir gut' are correct, but the former is the standard form.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. Always use 'Mir'.
Related Phrases
Wie geht es dir?
builds onHow are you?
Es geht so.
contrastI'm okay/so-so.
