In German
Alles Gute!
Meaning: all the best, best wishes
Formal or informal? A flexible, warm catch-all wish, fitting for almost any occasion where you don't need a more specific phrase — birthdays, new jobs, farewells, and more.
Example sentences
AllesGutefürdieZukunft!
All the best for the future!
IchwünschedirallesGute.
I wish you all the best.
AllesGutezumneuenJob!
All the best with the new job!
Common mistake
Don't think “Alles Gute” is too vague to use — its flexibility is the point; it's appropriate whenever a specific wish (like “Gute Besserung” or “Herzlichen Glückwunsch”) isn't quite right or needed.
Quick check
Which flexible, general phrase means “all the best”, fitting almost any occasion?
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When should I use “Alles Gute”?
Whenever you want to wish someone well generally, without needing the specificity of phrases like “Gute Besserung” or “Herzlichen Glückwunsch”.
Is “Alles Gute” formal or informal?
Both — it's flexible enough to work in casual and more formal settings alike.