gut
good
The most common German adjective. Irregular comparative: gut → besser → am besten (good → better → best). Used in countless expressions: 'Alles gut' (everything's fine), 'Guten Tag' (good day), 'gut gemacht' (well done).
Example Sentences
Das Essen ist sehr gut.
The food is very good.
Er spricht besser Deutsch als ich.
He speaks German better than me.
Alles gut? — Ja, alles gut!
Everything okay? — Yes, everything's fine!
Compound Words
Gutschein (der) — voucher / coupon
gutmütig (adj.) — good-natured
Common Mistakes
Wrong comparative: 'guter' instead of 'besser'
Mixing up 'gut' and 'wohl': 'Ich fühle mich gut' (I feel good) vs. 'Mir ist nicht wohl' (I feel unwell)
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