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okay

OK

Meaning of okay

used to show agreement or acceptance

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German/oˈkeː/
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okay belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between okay / einverstanden / in Ordnung / klar / gut / richtig

🇩🇪German
okay

OK — used to show agreement or acceptance

A1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
einverstanden

Agreement with a proposal, decision, or opinion; a bit more explicit than plain “OK”.

A1Often

Ich bin einverstanden mit deinem Plan.

Я согласен с твоим планом.

I
🇩🇪German
in Ordnung

Means that something is acceptable, fine, or okay; very close to “OK”.

A1Very Often

Das ist in Ordnung für mich.

Для меня это нормально.

K
🇩🇪German
klar

A conversational confirmation: “sure,” “got it,” or “OK”; often short and lively.

A1Very Often

Klar, ich helfe dir.

Конечно, я тебе помогу.

G
🇩🇪German
gut

Literally “good”; as a reply it shows agreement or satisfaction, but is less direct than “OK”.

A1Very Often

Gut, dann machen wir es so.

Хорошо, тогда сделаем так.

R
🇩🇪German
richtig

Confirms that something is correct or agrees with a fact; not exactly the same as simple “OK”.

A1Often

Richtig, das habe ich auch so gehört.

Верно, я тоже так слышал.

N
🇩🇪German
natürlich

Expresses confident and willing agreement: “of course”; usually stronger and friendlier than “OK”.

A1Often

Natürlich, das mache ich gern.

Конечно, я с удовольствием это сделаю.

A
🇩🇪German
alles klar

Colloquial “all clear / all right”; often means both understanding and agreement.

A1Very Often

Alles klar, ich komme um acht.

Всё ясно, я приду в восемь.

V
🇩🇪German
verstanden

Means that the information has been understood; as a reply it can also imply readiness to follow an instruction.

A1Very Often

Verstanden, ich warte hier.

Понял, я подожду здесь.

P
🇩🇪German
passt

Means that something fits, works, or suits the situation/time; more everyday and conversational.

A1Often

Dienstag passt mir gut.

Вторник мне хорошо подходит.

N
🇩🇪German
na gut

Agreement with a bit of reluctance or concession: “oh well,” “all right then”.

A1Often

Na gut, ich mache es doch noch heute.

Ну ладно, я всё же сделаю это сегодня.

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/oˈkeː/

okay translation

OK

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/oˈkeː/

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okay meaning: what does it mean?

wird verwendet, um Zustimmung oder Annahme auszudrücken

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