Goed, dankie
/χut ˈdaŋki/word by word
The English phrase "I am fine" translates to Goed, dankie in Afrikaans.
Goed, dankie is a polite response used to say that you are doing well when someone asks how you are. It is often used as a shorthand for the longer phrase Dit gaan goed, dankie (It is going well, thank you).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Goed, dankie literally translates to "Good, thank you".
Which one should you use?
You may also use the informal phrases Dit gaan lekker met my. to say you are doing great, or Alles goed. to indicate that you are fine.
How do you pronounce it?
/χut ˈdaŋki/
Did you know?
- While Goed, dankie is standard, South Africans often use the word lekker to express that they are doing great. This versatile word can describe anything from a delicious meal to a great party or a pleasant feeling.
- In many South African social contexts, the greeting and the response Goed, dankie are exchanged rapidly as a social ritual rather than a genuine inquiry into one's health.
- Afrikaans speakers may use Alles goed not just to say they are fine, but as a question to ask if everything is okay with the other person.
Examples in context
- Goed, dankie, en jy?Fine, thank you, and you?
- Dit gaan goed, dankie.It is going well, thank you.
Example conversation
Nicola and Pieter meet at a coffee shop.
- NicolaHallo Pieter, hoe gaan dit?Hello Pieter, how is it going?
- PieterGoed, dankie, en met jou?Fine, thank you, and with you?
- NicolaDit gaan ook goed.It is also going well.
- PieterLekker om jou te sien!Nice to see you!
