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Hello and welcome to a new YouTube video My name is Natalia and I'm your German teacher Great to have you back How do you respond to the question "How are you " If you're thinking right now that you're doing well then this video is perfect for you Today I'd like to talk to you about alternatives to this response Just saying "I'm doing fine" can sometimes sound a bit dull But don't worry in this video I'll show you creative varied alternatives that will instantly take your German to a whole new level and of course have interesting conversations Before we get started it's best to quickly download the free PDF file for this video right now I've compiled all the key information from the video including two exercises for you in this file You can learn new vocabulary view all the examples write your own examples and then practice the topic further You can find the link to the PDF file in the infobox below this video and in the pinned comment All you need to do is enter your name and email address and I'll send you the file right away And are you ready Let's go Why do we use this phrase That's a good question "I'm doing well" is a response to the question "How are you " That's how you express how you're feeling Also this response is part of small talk and thus the start of many conversations Yes so the question how are you and the answer I'm doing well are a staple of every small talk And why should you always just say "I'm doing fine" So be careful Alternative number one I'm doing fine Okay this alternative is very similar Sure I'm doing well but just a bit differently The sentence structure is different It sounds casual and flows much more quickly If you want to sound more positive try saying "I'm doing great" instead I'm doing great I'm doing great too I'm doing superbly Sounds much better doesn't it Similarly positive is the following alternative Alternative number two I'm feeling great Or you could say it more casually Instead of "es geht mir " you can also use the verb "fühlen " Of course you can combine it with other adjectives too I feel good I feel great I feel excellent Top is an informal synonym for excellent I'm feeling top Does anything strike you about this We've dropped the E ending in the verb fühlen We do this very often in spoken German I go I feel I do You also frequently omit the E ending when using verbs in the first person singular And if you're interested in more tips for spoken German Then definitely check out this video Here I’ll give you lots of tips on how to speak German quickly and naturally And if you'd like to expand your vocabulary even further if you'ready to finally work on your German now Then definitely check out my intensive courses We offer intensive courses for all levels from A1 to C1 Yes exactly If you're not sure what level you're at you can now take my placement test completely free of charge and then register for one of the intensive courses In every course you practice all four skills—reading listening writing and speaking You're not alone I'll guide you step by step through learning German We have a large community You can meet other people who are also taking our courses and perhaps even find a tandem partner I look forward to welcoming you to one of my courses All links to all courses can be found below the video And now let's move on to alternatives for "I'm doing well " Alternative Option 3 This response sounds confident and genuinely content You're saying you're truly doing well It couldn't better Okay let's move on Alternative Number 4 Or you could just say it outright You already use this frequently in everyday life It's a very quick way to express that you're truly doing well Everything running perfectly also implies another possible response you may have heard before Runs Yes exactly With just one word you can express the same thing In casual relaxed situations you can simply say "Running " How's it going Running That means everything is fine It's not incredibly positive but it's not really negative either It just goes It goes It runs It's all more or less fine Everything's fine It's working And if everything's alright meaning you're not doing great but you're not doing badly either you can say " Pretty good " How are you Pretty good Not everything is perfect all the time And that's perfectly fine This response indicates you're neither doing poorly nor particularly well Simple It's going pretty well Pretty well If you give this response your friends and family will Perhaps mention it and ask what’s going on Saying "also totally fine" already implies something’s up There are a few other variations you can use as well So so It's not great anymore Or it goes that way It goes that way Or not the best day but it'll do Not the best day but it'll do For days when you're not feeling yourself and everything just feels a bit overwhelming Also a bit tiring I’ve still got one more option for you Number six I’m feeling a little stressed I'm a bit stressed Not every day is great Be honest—it makes you likable Being honest and genuine is sometimes especially important while at work I have a few other alternatives here that express the same thing For instance I'm feeling a bit stressed from work Or I'm swamped right now That's an idiom To have a lot one's plate Meaning to have a lot to do Alternative number seven Don't worry How are you That's naturally ironic and very German Truly quintessentially German You're saying that in a funny way—today wasn't great but let's just not talk about it So don't ask I'll show you with an example Don't worry That works well with friends or colleagues and shows humor But please don't use it in formal situations Another typically German alternative is I can't complain So German What does that actually mean When I first heard this version I was a bit surprised I can't complain Huh It kind of sounds like the person is sad they can't complain I want to complain but I can't complain Do you know the word "complain" It means to express dissatisfaction So I can't express my dissatisfaction But why So the meaning is quite simple Everything is fine I can't complain You're just saying that things are going perfectly well Nothing special but nothing bad either It's a modestly positive response This alternative is often used informal situations You can also use a few other variations such as I can't complain Or I can't complain But if you're in a formal situation you'll need different options different alternatives Don't worry I've got a few examples for you here too so you'll always have the perfect response ready The first option is Thank you for asking I'm doing well Or These responses all sound polite and professional making them ideal for office use or emails You now know many different alternatives to the phrase "I'm doing well " But perhaps you've sometimes wondered how honest you really are when answering how you should be feeling After all it can vary significantly from country to country So how would you respond to "How are you in Germany " Well it depends entirely on who's asking and the context Sometimes we automatically reply with "I'm good thanks and you " Or That's a typical cliché a fixed expression used without much thought We say it to be polite or just to quickly get the conversation going It doesn't matter whether you're actually doing well or not That's like an idiom In this case the exchange of "how are you " and "I'm doing well" is simply a natural conversation opener By the way I’ve got a full video for you on how to say "how are you " — plus alternatives Be sure to check out this video—I’m linking it here and also in the infobox And finally I’ve got a few tips for you Adjust your response accordingly Always consider your surroundings and who you're speaking with Be casual with friends polite at work and honest with trusted people Vary your responses That's why you should definitely download the PDF file so you can easily remember the options and possibilities So you always have them in mind Which of these answers do you use most often and which ones might have been new to you Definitely let me know in the comments If you enjoyed the video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel I'm really happy when you're active leaving comments and supporting me with your like See you in my next video this coming Sunday as always Keep at it and stay diligent