German Phrase
Bisher ziemlich gut.
Meaning
This phrase is a common way to describe a situation that has been positive up to the present moment. It combines the adverb 'bisher' meaning 'until now' with 'ziemlich gut' meaning 'quite good'. It suggests that while things are going well, the process or event is still ongoing.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for a status update on a project, a journey, or a general state of affairs. It is suitable for both professional environments and casual chats with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bisherziemlichgut
Bisher
A temporal adverb that marks the period from a point in the past until now.
Ziemlich
A degree adverb used to modify adjectives, similar to 'quite' or 'rather' in English.
🗨In Conversation
Wie läuft es mit dem Deutschlernen?
How is it going with learning German?
Bisher ziemlich gut.
So far so good.
✕Common Mistakes
Bis her ziemlich gut.
The word 'bisher' should always be written as a single word when functioning as an adverb.
Bisher ist ziemlich gut.
In this idiomatic short response, the verb 'ist' is typically omitted to sound more natural.
↔Alternatives
Soweit so gut.
So far so good (Direct equivalent).
Bis jetzt alles bestens.
Everything is great so far.
Cultural Tip
In German culture, 'ziemlich gut' is often seen as a very positive endorsement. Germans tend to avoid extreme superlatives in daily life, so saying something is 'quite good' usually means it is genuinely successful.