gut

adjective
good
A1

Main meaning 'good'; used as adjective and adverb. Comparative irregular: besser; superlative: am besten. Gradable (sehr gut, ziemlich gut). Antonyms include schlecht, böse, schlimm. No specific preposition; not reflexive. Commonly appears in fixed expressions (es geht mir gut). Learning irregular comparative/superlative forms is important.

Examples

Die Mannschaft spielte gut, obwohl der Trainer krank war.
The team played well, although the coach was ill.
Das Essen ist gut.
The food is good.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativebesser
Superlativeam besten
ParticipleNo