los geht's
The English phrase "go go go" can be translated into German as los geht's.
This phrase is an exclamation used to tell people to start moving or begin an activity immediately.
Which one should you use?
While los geht's is a common way to say "Let's go!", you might also hear Auf geht's!, which translates to "Here we go!" or "Off we go!" and is used to motivate a group or before starting an activity.
Did you know?
- In German, los can also be used to ask what is happening. The question Was ist los? translates to 'What is going on?' or 'What is wrong?'
- The word los is a linguistic relative of the English word 'loose'. It carries the original sense of something being released or set free to move.
- The word los can also be used as a noun, das Los, meaning 'the lot' or 'the raffle ticket', which is a completely different concept from the command to move.
Examples in context
- Los geht's! Wir sollten uns beeilen, um den Zug zu erwischen!Let's go! We should hurry to catch the train!
- Auf geht's! Wir rocken dieses Konzert!Here we go! We're going to rock this concert!
- Los geht's, wir müssen los!Let's go, we have to leave!
- Alles bereit? Los geht's!Everything ready? Let's go!
- Los geht's mit dem Projekt.Let's get started with the project.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are standing at the starting line of a race.
- JuliaBist du bereit, Lukas?Are you ready, Lukas?
- LukasJa, ich bin bereit!Yes, I am ready!
- JuliaLos geht's!Let's go!
- LukasAuf geht's!Let's do it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
