Alles gut
/ˈaləs ɡuːt/word by word
The English phrase "all is good" can be translated into German as Alles gut.
Alles gut is used to say that everything is fine or to signal that there is no conflict. It is a common way to accept an apology or to say "no problem."
What does it mean word for word?
Alles gut is a shortened version of Es ist alles gut, which literally means "everything [is] good".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Alles gut is commonly used in informal, everyday speech. If you want to express that everything is great or fine in an informal way, you can also use Alles ist prima. For a more colloquial expression, you might say Alles paletti.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaləs ɡuːt/
Did you know?
- The informal Alles paletti likely derives from the word 'palette', suggesting a painter's palette where all the colors are present and ready.
- In some social contexts, Alles gut can be used as a shorthand way to decline a drink or a food offering without needing to say 'no' explicitly.
- Depending on the tone, Alles gut can be used sarcastically to indicate that a situation is actually disastrous, similar to how an English speaker might say 'great' when something goes wrong.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie die Verzögerung. Alles ist in Ordnung und wir sind bereit, mit der Präsentation zu beginnen.Excuse the delay. Everything is in order and we are ready to begin the presentation.
- Alles gut bei dir?Is everything good with you?
- Kein Problem, alles gut.No problem, everything is fine.
- Mach dir keine Sorgen, alles gut.Don't worry, everything is fine.
Example conversation
Lukas accidentally bumps into Sarah in the hallway.
- LukasOh, entschuldigung, Sarah!Oh, sorry, Sarah!
- SarahAlles gut, Lukas.All is good, Lukas.
- LukasIch war nicht aufmerksam.I wasn't paying attention.
- SarahKein Ding, echt jetzt.No big deal, really.
