Gut
Example: Das Essen schmeckt heute wirklich gut und frisch.
Definition
"Gut" in German means something that is good, satisfactory, or of high quality. It is used to describe positive qualities or conditions, such as taste or performance, as in the phrase 'Das Essen schmeckt heute wirklich gut und frisch,' meaning the food tastes really good and fresh today.
Etymology
The German word "gut" comes from Old High German 'guot,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*gōdaz.' It is related to the English word 'good.' Interestingly, the sense of 'gut' as 'good' has been stable for centuries, emphasizing positive qualities or excellence.
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"Gut" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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