German Phrase
Alles läuft gut.
Meaning
Literally 'Everything runs well.' It is used to say that all aspects of a situation are proceeding smoothly or that there are no problems at the moment.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal conversations when you want to give a quick status update—e.g., after a meeting, when someone asks about a project, or when you’re describing how your day is going.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Allesläuftgut
Alles (pronoun)
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'everything', used as the subject; it is neuter and takes singular verb agreement.
läuft (verb laufen)
Present‑tense 3rd‑person singular of 'laufen' (to run, to go). In this idiom it means 'to proceed' or 'to turn out'.
gut (adverb)
Adverb meaning 'well' or 'good'. It modifies the verb and does not change form.
🗨In Conversation
Wie läuft das Projekt?
How is the project going?
Alles läuft gut.
Everything is going well.
✕Common Mistakes
Alles laufen gut.
The verb must be conjugated to the 3rd‑person singular ‘läuft’; ‘laufen’ is the infinitive.
Alles ist gut.
‘Alles ist gut’ changes the meaning to ‘Everything is fine’, not ‘Everything is progressing well’. Use ‘läuft’ when you want to stress the process.
Alles läuft gutes.
‘Gut’ is an adverb here, not an adjective; it stays unchanged.
↔Alternatives
Alles ist in Ordnung.
Everything is in order.
Alles klappt.
Everything works out.
Alles geht gut.
Everything goes well.
Cultural Tip
‘Laufen’ in this context is colloquial; in a very formal report you might hear ‘Der Ablauf verläuft gut.’ Also, Germans often pair ‘läuft’ with ‘prima’, ‘super’ or ‘spitze’ for extra enthusiasm. Be aware that ‘Alles ist gut’ means ‘Everything is fine/okay’, which is close but not exactly the same nuance as ‘läuft’.