How to Say ‘You're doing great!’ in German
Läuft bei dir!
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'It’s running with you.'
🇩🇪 In Germany: Used to compliment someone on their success or luck.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Läuft
[LOYFT]
You're doing well!
Said to someone who is thriving or has things going well for them.
Wow, du hast die Prüfung bestanden? Läuft bei dir!
Wow, you passed the exam? You're doing well!
bei
[bye]
at
Part of the phrase, linking subject to predicate.
Läuft bei dir, oder?
Is it going well for you, or what?
dir
[deer]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Läuft bei dir, ich bin neidisch!
You're doing well, I'm jealous!
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