المعنى
Agreeing to a suggestion.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch 'Overlegcultuur' means that everyone's opinion is valued. Saying 'Dat is een goed voorstel' is a way to show you are a team player. Flemish speakers also use this phrase, but they might sound slightly more formal or use 'voorstel' in a more traditional sense compared to the very pragmatic Dutch. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used but might be mixed with Sranan Tongo influences in casual speech. However, in official business, it remains standard. In modern Dutch tech startups, this phrase is often replaced by English 'Good call' or 'Nice', but 'Goed voorstel' remains the standard for serious discussions.
The 'Het' Rule
Always remember that 'voorstel' is a 'het-word'. This is why we don't say 'goede'.
Sounding Natural
Add 'eigenlijk' (actually) to sound more like a native: 'Dat is eigenlijk een heel goed voorstel.'
المعنى
Agreeing to a suggestion.
The 'Het' Rule
Always remember that 'voorstel' is a 'het-word'. This is why we don't say 'goede'.
Sounding Natural
Add 'eigenlijk' (actually) to sound more like a native: 'Dat is eigenlijk een heel goed voorstel.'
Don't over-use
If you say it after every single sentence, you'll sound like a 'yes-man'. Use 'Goed plan' or 'Inderdaad' to vary your speech.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of the adjective.
Dat is een ______ voorstel.
'Voorstel' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', so no -e is added to the adjective.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Zullen we morgen om 10 uur afspreken? B: Ja, ______.
This is the standard way to agree to a suggested time.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs
These are all variations of agreement with different nuances.
In which situation would you most likely use 'Dat is een goed voorstel'?
Select the best situation.
The phrase is used to agree with a suggestion or proposal for action.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Adjective Endings
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDat is een ______ voorstel.
'Voorstel' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', so no -e is added to the adjective.
A: Zullen we morgen om 10 uur afspreken? B: Ja, ______.
This is the standard way to agree to a suggested time.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are all variations of agreement with different nuances.
Select the best situation.
The phrase is used to agree with a suggestion or proposal for action.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it's perfectly fine, though 'Goed plan' is slightly more common in very casual settings.
Because 'voorstel' is a neuter noun (het-woord) and it follows the indefinite article 'een'.
Almost. A 'voorstel' is usually a specific suggestion for action, while an 'idee' can be more abstract.
Yes, 'dit' (this) is used if you are pointing at a written proposal or if it was just said.
It is neutral-formal. It's safe for the office and polite for friends.
Dat zijn goede voorstellen. (Note the -e on goede here because it's plural!)
Dat was een goed voorstel.
No, for that we use 'huwelijksaanzoek'.
Yes, it is standard Dutch used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Just say 'Goed voorstel!' or 'Prima!'
عبارات ذات صلة
Goed plan
similarGood plan
Ik ben het ermee eens
synonymI agree with it
Dat klinkt goed
similarThat sounds good
Laten we dat doen
builds onLet's do that
Slecht voorstel
contrastBad proposal
