Geht so
so-so, it's okay, not great
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɡeːt zoː/
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Cultural Note
A very common German response meaning 'it's mediocre' or 'not bad, not good.' Germans are often considered more honest than politely enthusiastic, and 'Geht so' reflects this directness. Where an American might say 'Great!' a German might truthfully say 'Geht so.' It's not rude — it's just honest.
📝 Example Sentences
Wie war der Film? — Geht so.
How was the movie? — So-so.
Wie geht's dir? — Geht so, könnte besser sein.
How are you? — So-so, could be better.
Das Essen? Geht so, nichts Besonderes.
The food? It's okay, nothing special.