German Phrase
Geht's dir heute gut?
Meaning
Literally, "Is it going well for you today?" In everyday German this asks whether the listener feels well or is in good health today.
When to use
Use this informal question with friends, family, classmates, or anyone you address with "du". It’s perfect for checking on someone's wellbeing on a particular day. In a formal setting you would say "Geht es Ihnen heute gut?".
✦Grammar Breakdown
Geht'sdirheutegut?
Contraction "Geht's"
"Geht's" is a spoken contraction of "geht es"; the verb "gehen" is used idiomatically to mean "to feel" in health contexts.
Dative pronoun "dir"
When asking about someone's condition, German uses the dative pronoun "dir" (to you). The nominative "du" would be incorrect here.
Adverb of time "heute"
"heute" (today) is placed after the pronoun to specify the time frame of the question.
Predicative adjective "gut"
"gut" functions as a predicative adjective describing the state of health; it follows the verb phrase.
🗨In Conversation
Geht's dir heute gut?
Are you feeling well today?
Ja, danke, mir geht's gut.
Yes, thanks, I’m feeling fine.
✕Common Mistakes
Geht's Sie heute gut?
Mixes informal contraction with formal pronoun; use "Geht es Ihnen heute gut?" for formal speech.
Geht es dir heute gut
Missing the question mark and the contraction makes it sound less natural in spoken German.
Geht's du heute gut?
The pronoun must be dative "dir", not nominative "du".
↔Alternatives
Wie geht es dir heute?
How are you today?
Fühlst du dich heute gut?
Do you feel good today?
Geht es dir heute besser?
Are you feeling better today?
Cultural Tip
In German, "gehen" is often used to talk about health (e.g., "Wie geht es dir?"). The contraction "Geht's" is casual and common in spoken language, but you’ll rarely see it in formal writing. Remember to switch to the formal "Ihnen" when speaking to strangers, teachers, or in a business context.