Alles klar
casual, very common
Germans say Okay too, but the natural slang answers are Alles klar, Passt and Geht klar, all meaning "fine, agreed".
Meaning: agreement, okay (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Alles klar | casual, very common |
| Passt | casual |
| Geht klar | casual |
| Okay | casual |
Alles klar means "all clear" and is used to confirm a plan. Passt literally means "it fits" and works for a time, a price or a plan.
Which one should you use?
Geht klar is slightly more like "that works, will do". Okay is the neutral borrowed form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Passt is especially common in southern Germany and Austria.
Did you know?
- Alles klar? can also be a question meaning "is everything okay?", so the tone tells you if it is a question or an answer.
Examples in context
- Treffen wir uns um acht? Passt.Shall we meet at eight? Works for me.
- Alles klar, bis gleich!All right, see you soon!
- Das geht klar.That works.
Example conversation
Nina and Paul arrange to meet for coffee.
- NinaTreffen wir uns um drei?Shall we meet at three?
- PaulPasst.Works for me.
- NinaAlles klar, bis dann!Great, see you then!
