A2 Informal Outcome
„Es fiel gut aus."
It turned out well.
What does „Es fiel gut aus." mean in German?
„Es fiel gut aus." means "It turned out well.." Literally: "It fell out well.."
Literal Translation
"It fell out well."
Es It
fiel fell
gut out
aus well
English Equivalent
"It turned out well."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb; strong verb
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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„Ende gut, alles gut."
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„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
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He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
