How to Say “I Am Fine” in Dutch

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Het gaat goed met mij
The English phrase "i am fine" is translated into Dutch as Het gaat goed met mij.
This phrase is used as a response to indicate that you are doing well when someone asks about your well-being. In casual conversation, rather than using the full sentence, people often simply say Goed, dank je (Fine, thank you) in response to Hoe gaat het? (How are you?).

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Het gaat goed met mij literally translates to "It goes well with me."

Which one should you use?

While Het gaat goed met mij is the standard form, you may encounter several variations. Met mij gaat het goed. is a polite and formal version. For a more casual tone, you can use the shortened version Met mij gaat 't goed. Other informal options include Ik ben oké. and Alles goed!

How does it change in a sentence?

To use this construction for other people, replace mij (me) with the appropriate pronoun. For example, change it to hem to say Het gaat goed met hem (He is fine) or to haar to say Het gaat goed met haar (She is fine).

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid saying Ik ben goed to mean you are doing well. In Dutch, this sounds like you are claiming to be a good person or that you are skilled at something.

Did you know?

  • The short response Alles goed! functions as both a question and an answer depending on the intonation.
  • The word met in this phrase is an unexpected relative of the English word 'meat', as both share roots in Proto-Germanic terms for food or sustenance.

Examples in context

  • Ik ben oké, dank je. En met jou?
    I am fine, thank you. And you?
  • Met mij gaat 't goed! En met jou?
    I am fine! And you?
  • Het gaat goed met mij, dank je.
    I am fine, thank you.
  • Ja, het gaat goed met mij.
    Yes, I am fine.

Example conversation

Julia and Noah meet at a cafe.

  1. Julia

    Hoi Noah, hoe gaat het?
    Hi Noah, how are you?
  2. Noah

    Het gaat goed met mij, en met jou?
    I am fine, and with you?
  3. Julia

    Ook goed, dank je wel.
    Also good, thank you.
  4. Noah

    Wat leuk om je te zien!
    How nice to see you!

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