German Phrase
Hörst du mich gut?
Meaning
Literally ‘Do you hear me well?’, this question is used to check whether the other person can hear you clearly, especially during phone calls, video conferences, or when speaking through a microphone.
When to use
Use it at the start of a call, after a technical glitch, or whenever you suspect the audio quality might be poor. It’s informal, so it fits conversations with friends, classmates, or colleagues you address with ‘du’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hörstdumichgut?
Verb conjugation (hören)
‘Hören’ is a regular verb; in the present tense with ‘du’ it becomes ‘hörst’ (stem ‘hör‑’ + ‘-st’).
Word order in yes‑no questions
In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like ‘gut’ normally follow the object (here ‘mich’) and can appear before or after the verb phrase.
Pronoun ‘mich’ (accusative)
‘Mich’ is the accusative form of ‘ich’ and is the direct object of ‘hören’.
🗨In Conversation
Hörst du mich gut?
Can you hear me well?
Ja, ich höre dich klar und deutlich.
Yes, I hear you clearly.
✕Common Mistakes
Du hörst mich gut?
In yes‑no questions the verb must be first; ‘du hörst…’ is a statement, not a question.
Hörst du mich gut.
The question mark is essential; without it the sentence reads as a statement.
Bist du gut zu hören?
Using ‘bist du gut zu hören?’ is ungrammatical; ‘sein’ is not used for hearing ability.
↔Alternatives
Kannst du mich gut hören?
Can you hear me well?
Verstehst du mich?
Do you understand me?
Ist meine Stimme gut zu hören?
Is my voice audible?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it’s common to ask about audio quality early in a call. The word ‘gut’ can be dropped – ‘Hörst du mich?’ is perfectly natural. When speaking with strangers or in a formal setting, you might use the polite form: ‘Hören Sie mich gut?’