How Do You Say “Take Care” in German? 🇩🇪💙

The phrase “take care” in German is pass auf dich auf.

The Phrase for “Take Care” in German

The most common way to say “take care” is:

Pass auf dich auf – Take care of yourself.

Examples

  • Tschüss, pass auf dich auf.
    Bye, take care.

  • Pass gut auf dich auf!
    Take good care of yourself!

  • Ich hoffe, du passt auf dich auf.
    I hope you’re taking care of yourself.



Grammar Tip

  • Pass auf dich auf literally means “watch out for yourself.”

  • It’s a reflexive command – the dich means “yourself.”

  • Another common way is mach’s gut, which means “make it good” – a casual way of saying “take care” or “all the best.”


    • More Examples

  • Fahr vorsichtig und pass auf dich auf.
    Drive safely and take care.

  • Pass auf dich auf, wir sehen uns bald.
    Take care, we’ll see each other soon.

  • Mach’s gut und pass auf dich auf.
    Take care and look after yourself.


    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The verb aufpassen means “to watch out” or “to pay attention.” When you say pass auf dich auf, you’re literally telling someone to “watch out for yourself.” It shows both care and caution, almost like a reminder to stay safe as well as well.

    Meanwhile, mach’s gut is wonderfully idiomatic—it literally means “make it good,” but culturally it’s closer to saying “all the best.”


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