Meaning
Indicating something is neither good nor bad.
Cultural Background
Germans are often perceived as direct. 'So lala' is a way to be honest without being overly critical. Austrians might use 'geht so' more often than 'so lala' in certain regions. Swiss German speakers often prefer 'es isch so lala' or 'naja'.
Use gestures
Always shrug your shoulders when saying 'so lala' to sound like a native speaker.
Avoid in writing
Do not use this in formal writing; it is strictly for spoken communication.
Meaning
Indicating something is neither good nor bad.
Use gestures
Always shrug your shoulders when saying 'so lala' to sound like a native speaker.
Avoid in writing
Do not use this in formal writing; it is strictly for spoken communication.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Wie war dein Tag? Er war ____.
The question asks for an opinion, and 'so lala' fits the neutral tone.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWie war dein Tag? Er war ____.
The question asks for an opinion, and 'so lala' fits the neutral tone.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, only for things that are mediocre.
Not if used with friends.
Related Phrases
Es geht so
synonymIt's okay
Na ja
similarWell
Mittelmäßig
contrastAverage
