okay
okay, all right · okay, fine
A very common word used to agree, accept, or start something. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'all right' or 'acceptable'. Germans use it in both formal and informal situations, often as a filler word.
What okay means
- okay, all right — Used to agree to something or to accept a situation.
- okay, fine — Used as an adjective to say something is acceptable or not bad.
Heard in real German videos
Lines where okay was actually spoken, from German videos watched with DeutschChat.
- Okay, Kinder, das geht eindeutig zu weit.Okay, kids, this is clearly going too far.
- Okay, eine Sache noch.Okay, one more thing.
- Ja, ich finde das okay.Yes, I think that's okay.
Example sentences
- Okay, ich mache das.Okay, I'll do it.
- Das Essen war okay.The food was okay.
- Okay, dann bis morgen.Okay, see you tomorrow.
Common phrases
- okay seinto be okay
- Okay, los geht's.Okay, here we go.
The mistake English speakers make
English speakers sometimes overuse 'okay' in formal writing. In German, it is fine in speech but in formal writing, use 'in Ordnung' or 'einverstanden' instead.
Don’t confuse it with
- in Ordnung — 'In Ordnung' is slightly more formal and can be used in all the same situations, but 'okay' is more casual.
Questions learners ask
Is 'okay' used in German?
Yes, 'okay' is very common in spoken German and is understood by everyone.
How do you spell 'okay' in German?
Both 'okay' and 'OK' are used, but 'okay' is more common in writing.
Can 'okay' be used as an adjective in German?
Yes, you can say 'Das ist okay' to mean 'That's okay' or 'That's acceptable'.