German Phrase
Wir kommen gut voran.
Meaning
The sentence means “We are making good progress.” It conveys that a group or team is moving forward successfully, often used in work, study or project updates.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to give a brief, positive status report – in meetings, emails, or casual conversation about a shared goal. It works in both formal business settings and informal chats with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wirkommengutvoran
Subject pronoun
"Wir" is the first‑person plural pronoun meaning “we”.
Separable verb "vorankommen"
"kommen" pairs with the separable prefix "voran"; in the present tense the prefix moves to the end of the clause: "Wir kommen … voran".
Adverb placement
"gut" is an adverb that modifies the verb phrase and is placed between the verb stem and the separable prefix.
Present tense conjugation
"kommen" is conjugated as "komme, kommst, kommt, kommen, kommt, kommen"; with "wir" it becomes "kommen".
🗨In Conversation
Wie läuft das Projekt?
How is the project going?
Wir kommen gut voran.
We are making good progress.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir kommen gut vor.
The separable prefix is "voran", not "vor"; using "vor" changes the meaning.
Wir kommen voran gut.
The adverb must stay between the verb stem and the prefix; "Wir kommen voran gut" sounds unnatural.
Wir kommen gut.
Without the prefix "voran" the sentence is incomplete; you need the full separable verb to express progress.
↔Alternatives
Wir machen gute Fortschritte.
We are making good progress.
Wir kommen voran.
We are moving forward.
Wir kommen mit gutem Tempo voran.
We are progressing at a good pace.
Cultural Tip
In German business culture concise progress updates are appreciated. "Wir kommen gut voran" is neutral and can be used in formal reports as well as in casual team chats. Avoid overly enthusiastic language unless you want to emphasize exceptional results.