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German Phrase

Sandwiches oder Wraps gehen klar.

/ˈzandvɪtʃəs ˈoːdɐ ˈʁæps ˈɡeːən klaːɐ̯/
Meaning"Sandwiches or wraps are fine."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘Sandwiches or wraps are fine/acceptable.’ It’s a casual way to say that either option works for you, often used when deciding what to eat or order.

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When to use

Use this phrase in informal settings – with friends, coworkers, or when speaking to staff at a casual café. It’s not appropriate for formal business meetings or written correspondence.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SandwichesoderWrapsgehenklar

1

oder (or)

Coordinating conjunction that links two alternatives. It does not affect case; both nouns keep their original form.

2

gehen klar (colloquial idiom)

Literally ‘go clear’, this idiom means ‘to be okay/acceptable’. The verb ‘gehen’ is used impersonally, and ‘klar’ functions as an adverb.

3

Plural nouns without article

In informal speech, plural nouns can appear without a determiner when the meaning is generic, as in ‘Sandwiches oder Wraps’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Möchtest du ein Sandwich oder einen Wrap?

Do you want a sandwich or a wrap?

Beides geht klar.

Either one is fine.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sandwiches oder Wraps klar gehen.

    The idiom is ‘gehen klar’, not ‘klar gehen’. The verb must come first.

  • Sandwich oder Wraps gehen klar.

    When listing two alternatives, keep both nouns in the same number; use plural for both or singular for both.

  • Sandwiches oder Wraps gehen klare.

    ‘Klar’ here is an adverb, not an adjective. Do not add a noun after it (e.g., *klares*).

↔Alternatives

  • Sandwiches oder Wraps sind in Ordnung.

    Sandwiches or wraps are alright.

  • Sandwiches oder Wraps passen.

    Sandwiches or wraps work.

  • Ich nehme gern ein Sandwich oder einen Wrap, beides geht.

    I’d gladly take a sandwich or a wrap, both are okay.

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Cultural Tip

‘Gehen klar’ is a youthful, colloquial expression popular in German-speaking cities. It conveys a relaxed, laid‑back attitude. In more formal contexts you’d replace it with ‘sind in Ordnung’ or ‘sind akzeptabel’. Also note that the phrase works best with plural or generic nouns; with a specific singular item you’d usually say ‘Das geht klar’ or ‘Das ist okay’.