How to Say “I Am Better” in German

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mir geht es besser
The English phrase "I am better" is translated into German as mir geht es besser.
This phrase is used to express that your health or your emotional state has improved.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "to me it goes better".

What mistakes should you avoid?

English speakers often mistakenly say ich bin besser, which in German implies that you are a superior person or more skilled than someone else, rather than describing your health or well-being.

Did you know?

  • The word besser shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word bhadrá, which means 'blessed' or 'fortunate'.
  • If a German speaker asks Geht es dir besser?, they are using the dative case to treat 'wellness' as something that happens to you, rather than something you 'are'.

Examples in context

  • Guten Tag, Herr Doktor, ich fühle mich besser, seitdem ich die Medizin genommen habe.
    Good day, Mr. Doctor, I feel better since I took the medicine.
  • Hey, Lisa! Mir geht es viel besser nach meinem Krankenhausaufenthalt.
    Hey, Lisa! I feel much better after my hospital stay.
  • Mir geht es besser, danke der Nachfrage.
    I am better, thanks for asking.

Example conversation

Maximilian calls Hannah to update her on his health.

  1. Maximilian

    Hallo Hannah, mir geht es besser.
    Hello Hannah, I am feeling better.
  2. Hannah

    Das freut mich sehr für dich, Maximilian.
    I am very happy for you, Maximilian.
  3. Maximilian

    Ja, die Medikamente helfen wirklich.
    Yes, the medicine really helps.
  4. Hannah

    Schön, dass es dir wieder gut geht.
    It's nice that you are doing well again.

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