B1 Expression Informal

Wie geht's so?

How's life?

Meaning

An informal way to ask about someone's general well-being.

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Cultural Background

Germans value the distinction between 'Du' and 'Sie'. Austrians might use 'Wie geht's?' without the 'so'. Swiss German has many regional variations for greetings. Berliners are known for being very direct and casual.

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Keep it short

Don't overthink the 'so', just let it flow.

Meaning

An informal way to ask about someone's general well-being.

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Keep it short

Don't overthink the 'so', just let it flow.

Test Yourself

Which is appropriate for a friend?

Wie geht's so?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yes

It is informal and friendly.

Complete the phrase.

Wie ____ so?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: geht's

The phrase is 'Wie geht's so'.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Which is appropriate for a friend? Choose A1

Wie geht's so?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yes

It is informal and friendly.

Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Wie ____ so?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: geht's

The phrase is 'Wie geht's so'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

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