German Phrase
Alles klar.
Meaning
Literally “everything clear,” this German idiom is used to say that something is understood, settled, or fine. It can function as a quick acknowledgment (“Got it”) or as a casual way to ask if all is well.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations with friends, classmates, or colleagues when you want to confirm understanding, signal that a task is completed, or simply ask if everything is okay.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Allesklar
Alles
Indefinite pronoun meaning ‘everything’; it is neuter singular and does not change in this fixed expression.
klar
Adjective meaning ‘clear’; in the phrase it stays in its base form without declension.
Statement vs. Question
With a period it’s a statement (“All clear”). With a question mark it becomes a check‑in (“Is everything okay?”).
🗨In Conversation
Hast du die E‑Mail gelesen?
Did you read the email?
Ja, alles klar.
Yes, all clear.
✕Common Mistakes
Alles klar?
When you want to state that everything is fine, use the period. Adding a question mark turns it into a question meaning “Is everything okay?”
Alles klare.
‘Klar’ is an adjective that does not take an ending in this fixed expression.
Alles klaren.
‘Klaren’ is a verb form that does not belong here; the phrase uses the adjective ‘klar’.
↔Alternatives
Alles in Ordnung.
Everything is in order.
Alles gut.
All good.
Verstanden.
Understood.
Okay.
Okay.
Cultural Tip
‘Alles klar’ is informal and best used in relaxed settings. In a formal business meeting you might prefer “Ist das klar?” or “Alles in Ordnung?” to sound more professional. The phrase can also be used as a quick check‑in: “Alles klar?” meaning “Is everything okay?”