Significado
to get along well
Contexto cultural
Danes value consensus. Being on good terms is a social requirement for harmony. Similar to Denmark, Germans use the 'foot' metaphor to imply stability. Americans prefer 'on good terms'. The 'foot' metaphor is not used. Social harmony (wa) is paramount. Being on good terms is essential for group cohesion.
Don't translate literally
Never think of feet when using this. Think of a bridge.
No article
Never say 'en god fod'. It is always 'på god fod'.
Significado
to get along well
Don't translate literally
Never think of feet when using this. Think of a bridge.
No article
Never say 'en god fod'. It is always 'på god fod'.
Use it at work
It sounds very professional when discussing team dynamics.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg er på god fod ____ min chef.
The phrase always uses the preposition 'med'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Danish sentence.
The phrase does not use an article.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
At være på god fod med
It describes a positive relationship.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvordan går det med din nye nabo? B: Det går fint, jeg er _____.
This is the correct idiomatic form.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg er på god fod ____ min chef.
The phrase always uses the preposition 'med'.
Choose the natural Danish sentence.
The phrase does not use an article.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
It describes a positive relationship.
A: Hvordan går det med din nye nabo? B: Det går fint, jeg er _____.
This is the correct idiomatic form.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's a bit too formal. Use 'vi har det godt' instead.
It's neutral. It works everywhere.
It's a historical metaphor for stability.
Yes, it's the exact opposite.
Extremely common.
No, the phrase is fixed.
Technically yes, but it sounds funny.
Not necessarily. You can be on good terms with someone you don't like.
People will understand you, but it might sound slightly 'off'.
Use it in sentences about your colleagues.
Frases relacionadas
At stå på god fod med
synonymTo stand on good terms with
At være på dårlig fod med
contrastTo be on bad terms with
At have et godt forhold til
similarTo have a good relationship with
At komme godt ud af det med
similarTo get along well with
