In German
Gute Besserung!
Meaning: get well soon
Formal or informal? Warm and sincere, works in both casual and more formal settings — a universal, expected thing to say to someone who's sick, and a common line in a get-well card.
Example sentences
GuteBesserung,werdebaldwiedergesund!
Get well soon, feel better!
WirwünschendirguteBesserung.
We wish you a speedy recovery.
GuteBesserungundpassaufdichauf!
Get well soon and take care!
Common mistake
Don't mix up “Gute Besserung” (get well soon) with “Herzlichen Glückwunsch” (congratulations) — easy to confuse by context if you're learning both at once, but they mean opposite kinds of news.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
When do you say “Gute Besserung”?
To someone who's sick or recovering from illness/injury, wishing them a speedy recovery.
Can I write “Gute Besserung” in a card?
Yes — it's a very common line in get-well cards and messages.