Bedeutung
Validating someone's point.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people value directness. This phrase is a polite way to engage in that directness. Flemish speakers are slightly more indirect than Dutch speakers, but this phrase is still very common. Similar to the Netherlands, Germans value logical debate and use this phrase frequently. Similar to the Dutch, Scandinavians value consensus and use similar phrases to validate points.
Listen for the 'g'
The Dutch 'g' is a guttural sound. Practice it to sound more natural.
Use it to pause
Saying this gives you time to think of your own counter-argument.
Bedeutung
Validating someone's point.
Listen for the 'g'
The Dutch 'g' is a guttural sound. Practice it to sound more natural.
Use it to pause
Saying this gives you time to think of your own counter-argument.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Dat is een goed ____.
The phrase is 'Dat is een goed argument'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct Dutch phrase.
Argument is neuter, so it takes 'goed'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: We should save money. B: ____.
The phrase validates the logic of saving money.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenDat is een goed ____.
The phrase is 'Dat is een goed argument'.
Choose the correct Dutch phrase.
Argument is neuter, so it takes 'goed'.
A: We should save money. B: ____.
The phrase validates the logic of saving money.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
No, it is very polite and respectful.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Daar heb je een punt
synonymYou have a point there.
Dat klopt
similarThat is correct.
Dat is een goed idee
contrastThat is a good idea.
Ik ben het met je eens
builds onI agree with you.
