B1 Expression Formal

Wie geht's Ihnen?

How are you? (formal)

Meaning

A polite way to ask about someone's well-being.

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Cultural Background

Germans value the 'Sie' form in business.

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The 'Sie' Rule

If in doubt, use 'Sie'.

Meaning

A polite way to ask about someone's well-being.

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The 'Sie' Rule

If in doubt, use 'Sie'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Wie geht es _____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ihnen

Ihnen is the formal dative pronoun.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

Wie geht es _____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ihnen

Ihnen is the formal dative pronoun.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, absolutely.

Related Phrases

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Wie geht es dir?

contrast

How are you (informal)?

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