A1 Expression Neutral

Dat klinkt goed

That sounds good

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Contexto cultural

Dutch people are known for being direct. This phrase is a staple of their efficient communication style. In Flanders, you might hear 'Dat klinkt goed' just as often, but it is sometimes paired with a slightly more polite tone. In Dutch business, this phrase is used to signal consensus quickly without wasting time.

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Keep it short

You don't need to add anything else. 'Dat klinkt goed' is a complete sentence.

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Use it in texts

It is very common in WhatsApp and email to show you are on board.

Significado

Agreeing to a suggestion.

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Keep it short

You don't need to add anything else. 'Dat klinkt goed' is a complete sentence.

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Use it in texts

It is very common in WhatsApp and email to show you are on board.

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Don't overthink

Dutch speakers love this phrase because it is efficient. Use it often!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Dat ______ goed!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klinkt

Dat is singular, so we use the third-person singular form.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best response to 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dat klinkt goed.

The adjective 'goed' does not take an 'e' ending here.

Match the Dutch phrase to the English meaning.

Dat klinkt goed

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: That sounds good

Literal and figurative meaning match.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ik stel voor om morgen te vergaderen.' B: '______'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dat klinkt goed.

It is the only logical agreement.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb. Fill Blank A1

Dat ______ goed!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: klinkt

Dat is singular, so we use the third-person singular form.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the best response to 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dat klinkt goed.

The adjective 'goed' does not take an 'e' ending here.

Match the Dutch phrase to the English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: That sounds good

Literal and figurative meaning match.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ik stel voor om morgen te vergaderen.' B: '______'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dat klinkt goed.

It is the only logical agreement.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

8 preguntas

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.

It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.

Because 'dat' is singular.

Yes, adding 'heel' (very) makes it more enthusiastic.

Don't use this phrase! Say 'Dat klinkt niet zo goed' or 'Ik weet het niet'.

Yes, it is standard Dutch used throughout the Netherlands and Flanders.

Yes, 'Dat klinkt als een goede film' (That sounds like a good movie).

No, it is a literal expression.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

Dat klinkt prima

synonym

That sounds fine/great

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Dat lijkt me goed

similar

That seems good to me

🔗

Dat is goed

similar

That is good

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