“Wie geht's?”
How's it going?
GreetingsInformalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “How goes it?”
Pronunciation
/viː ɡeːts/
When to Use This Phrase
The casual contraction of 'Wie geht es dir?' Used among friends and peers. Adding 'dir' makes it slightly more personal.
Example Sentences
Hey, wie geht's?
Hey, how's it going?
Wie geht's dir?
How are you doing?
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