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“Gute Besserung”

Get well soon

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Literal Translation

Word for word: “Good improvement”

Pronunciation

/ˈɡuːtə ˈbɛsəʁʊŋ/

When to Use This Phrase

This is the standard response whenever someone tells you they're ill, from a colleague calling in sick to a friend in hospital, and it's often added at the end of a message or card. It works with both du and Sie, so you can say it to anyone.

Example Sentences

Du bist krank? Gute Besserung!

You're sick? Get well soon!

Ich wünsche Ihnen gute Besserung.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

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