Significado
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value consensus (the Poldermodel). Saying 'Dat is een goed plan' is a key part of reaching that consensus in meetings. Flemish speakers also use this phrase, though they might occasionally prefer 'Dat is een goed idee' or use more French-influenced expressions. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is common but might be delivered with a different intonation and followed by more expressive agreement. Hierarchy is flat. A junior can say this to a senior to validate an idea, which might be seen as impolite in more hierarchical cultures like Japan or South Korea.
Use it to be likable
The Dutch appreciate people who are 'meewerkend' (cooperative). Using this phrase makes you sound positive and easy to work with.
Don't over-inflect
Remember: NEVER say 'goede plan'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Significado
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Use it to be likable
The Dutch appreciate people who are 'meewerkend' (cooperative). Using this phrase makes you sound positive and easy to work with.
Don't over-inflect
Remember: NEVER say 'goede plan'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Add 'leuk'
If you want to sound even more Dutch, say: 'Dat is een goed en leuk plan!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the agreement.
A: Zullen we naar het park gaan? B: Dat ___ een ___ plan.
The verb for 'dat' is 'is', and 'plan' is a 'het-woord', so 'goed' does not get an -e.
Which response is the most natural way to agree with a friend's suggestion?
Friend: 'Laten we morgen gaan winkelen!'
'Dat is een goed plan!' is the standard, natural response.
Complete the dialogue in a professional setting.
Collega: 'Ik stel voor dat we de presentatie inkorten.' Jij: '___'
'Dat lijkt me een goed plan' is a polite and professional way to agree.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You and your partner are deciding on a holiday destination.
When making decisions together, this phrase shows agreement.
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Ayudas visuales
When to say 'Goed Plan'
Social
- • Drinks
- • Dinner
- • Movies
Work
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
- • Tasks
Travel
- • Routes
- • Times
- • Transport
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosA: Zullen we naar het park gaan? B: Dat ___ een ___ plan.
The verb for 'dat' is 'is', and 'plan' is a 'het-woord', so 'goed' does not get an -e.
Friend: 'Laten we morgen gaan winkelen!'
'Dat is een goed plan!' is the standard, natural response.
Collega: 'Ik stel voor dat we de presentatie inkorten.' Jij: '___'
'Dat lijkt me een goed plan' is a polite and professional way to agree.
Situation: You and your partner are deciding on a holiday destination.
When making decisions together, this phrase shows agreement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! In informal speech, dropping 'Dat is een' is very common and sounds very natural.
Yes, it is always 'het plan'. This is why we say 'het goede plan' but 'een goed plan'.
'Plan' usually involves a series of actions or a strategy. 'Idee' is just the initial thought. However, they are often used interchangeably.
Yes, it is perfectly fine for a professional email to a colleague or client.
You can use 'Dit', but 'Dat' is more common when referring back to something someone else just said.
Use the past tense of 'is': 'Dat was een goed plan.'
Use 'een' (un). 'Één' (ane) means 'one' and is only used if you are counting plans.
Only if your tone is very flat or exaggerated. Usually, it is taken as a sincere compliment to the idea.
Try 'Dat is een fantastisch plan!' or 'Wat een geweldig plan!'
It sounds a bit arrogant to call your own idea a 'goed plan' directly. Better to say 'Ik heb een plan' and let others say it's good.
Frases relacionadas
Dat is een goed idee.
synonymThat is a good idea.
Akkoord.
similarAgreed / OK.
Dat klopt.
contrastThat's correct.
Laten we dat doen.
builds onLet's do that.
