Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wie geht's

Phrase
/viː ɡeːts/
Definition
A German phrase used to ask someone how they are doing.
Examples
  • „Hallo! Wie geht’s?“ – ‘Hello! How are you?’
  • „Mir geht’s gut, danke! Und dir?“ – ‘I’m fine, thank you! And you?’
Meaning
Literally translated, it means ‘how goes it?’ or ‘how are you?’. It is a common, informal way to inquire about someone’s well-being in German-speaking countries.
Synonyms
  • Wie steht’s?
  • Wie läuft’s?