Gute Besserung!

[GOO-te BES-er-oong]

Get well soon!

Literal gloss:“Good improvement (nom./acc. f.)!”

When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.

Word-by-Word Structure

German	Meaning	Grammar Note
Gute	good (acc. f., -e ending)	—
Besserung	recovery / improvement (f.)	—

Message to a sick friend

Ruh dich gut aus und trink viel Tee — gute Besserung!

Rest up well and drink lots of tea — get well soon!

Colleague reply

Danke für die Nachricht, gute Besserung auch an Jonas!

Thanks for the message, get well soon wishes to Jonas too!

I feel dizzy.

I have a headache.

Unfortunately I am sick today.

I need a doctor.

I need something for pain.

Please call an ambulance!