German Expression · Native
Gute Besserung
get well soon
Pronunciation: GOO-tuh BES-seh-roong
Meaning
A common wish for someone to recover from illness or injury.
Example
Du bist krank? Gute Besserung!
You are ill? Get well soon!
Practice tips
- Practice Gute Besserung out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.