German Phrase
Nee, danke, uns geht's gut.
Meaning
The speaker politely declines something, saying ‘No, thanks, we’re fine.’ The tone is relaxed and friendly, often used when refusing food, drinks, or an invitation on behalf of a group.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or peers when you want to turn down an offer without sounding rude. It works well when you’re speaking for a small group (e.g., you and a partner).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nee,danke,unsgeht'sgut.
Nee (informal ‘no’)
‘Nee’ is a colloquial contraction of ‘nein’ used in casual spoken German, similar to ‘nah’ or ‘nope’ in English.
danke (thank you)
Used as a polite interjection after declining or refusing something; it can stand alone or be followed by a reason.
uns geht's gut
A fixed expression meaning ‘we are fine’. It uses the impersonal verb ‘gehen’ with the dative pronoun ‘uns’ and the contracted form ‘geht’s’ (= geht es).
Contraction – geht's
‘geht's’ is the spoken contraction of ‘geht es’. In writing, especially informal, the apostrophe marks the omitted ‘e’.
🗨In Conversation
Möchtest du noch ein Stück Kuchen?
Would you like another piece of cake?
Nee, danke, uns geht's gut.
No, thanks, we’re fine.
✕Common Mistakes
Uns gehts gut.
The contraction ‘geht's’ is fine in speech, but beginners often forget the apostrophe or write ‘gehts’ which is incorrect.
Nee, danke, wir geht's gut.
‘Wir’ does not combine with ‘geht's’; the verb ‘gehen’ requires the dative pronoun ‘uns’ for this expression.
Nee danke uns geht's gut
Missing commas make the sentence sound rushed; punctuation helps signal the three separate parts.
↔Alternatives
Nein, danke, uns geht es gut.
No, thanks, we’re fine.
Nee, danke, wir fühlen uns gut.
No, thanks, we feel good.
Danke, aber wir sind okay.
Thanks, but we’re okay.
Cultural Tip
‘Nee’ is strictly informal; avoid it in business or with people you don’t know well. The phrase ‘uns geht's gut’ is a common, upbeat way to answer ‘Wie geht's?’ for a group, but it can also be used to politely decline an offer. Remember that the apostrophe in ‘geht's’ signals a spoken contraction—write it fully as ‘uns geht es gut’ in formal texts.