German Phrase
Wie geht's dir heute Morgen?
Meaning
A friendly, informal way to ask someone how they are feeling this morning. It combines the standard greeting 'Wie geht's?' with a specific time reference, showing interest in the person's current state.
When to use
Use it with friends, family, or colleagues you address with 'du'. It is perfect for morning small talk at the office, in a café, or when meeting someone after a night shift. In formal situations switch to 'Wie geht es Ihnen heute Morgen?'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wiegeht'sdirheuteMorgen?
Wie (question word)
Used to ask 'how' and introduces a question about manner or condition.
geht's (geht es)
Contraction of the verb 'gehen' + impersonal pronoun 'es' meaning 'how is it going'.
dir (dative pronoun)
Second‑person singular dative pronoun; required after 'gehen' in this expression.
heute (adverb of time)
Means 'today' and modifies the whole clause, specifying the time frame.
Morgen (noun, capitalized)
Means 'morning' and is a noun, so it must be capitalized in German.
🗨In Conversation
Wie geht's dir heute Morgen?
How are you this morning?
Mir geht's gut, danke! Und dir?
I'm fine, thanks! And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Wie geht du dir heute Morgen?
The verb 'gehen' requires the impersonal 'es' and the dative pronoun, not a nominative subject.
Wie geht's dir heute morgen?
Nouns are always capitalized in German; 'Morgen' must be capitalized.
Wie geht's dir heute morgen?
Missing capital 'M' on 'Morgen' and the question mark is optional but recommended.
↔Alternatives
Wie geht es dir heute Morgen?
How are you this morning?
Wie fühlst du dich heute Morgen?
How do you feel this morning?
Wie läuft dein Morgen?
How's your morning going?
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, asking about someone's well‑being in the morning is common, but the question stays light. Avoid probing into personal problems unless you have a close relationship. Remember to match the level of formality: 'du' for informal, 'Sie' for formal. Also, always capitalize nouns like 'Morgen' – a frequent slip for learners.