A2 Informal Appearance
„Er sieht gut aus."
He looks well.
What does „Er sieht gut aus." mean in German?
„Er sieht gut aus." means "He looks well.." Literally: "He sees well out.."
Literal Translation
"He sees well out."
Er He
sieht sees
gut well
aus out
English Equivalent
"He looks good."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb 'aussehen'
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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