Significado
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'overleg' (consultation). Saying 'Een goed idee' is a way to acknowledge someone's input, which is crucial in their non-hierarchical society. Flemish speakers use 'Een goed idee' but might also use 'Een goed gedacht'. The tone is often slightly softer than in the Northern Netherlands. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a more melodic intonation and sometimes followed by 'man' for emphasis. Efficiency is key. 'Een goed idee' often signals the end of a discussion and the start of action. If a Dutch person says it, they usually mean they are ready to proceed immediately.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about adding extra words. Just 'Goed idee!' is enough to sound like a native.
The 'e' trap
Remember: 'Een goed idee' (no -e). This is a very common test question for Dutch learners!
Significado
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about adding extra words. Just 'Goed idee!' is enough to sound like a native.
The 'e' trap
Remember: 'Een goed idee' (no -e). This is a very common test question for Dutch learners!
Use 'Wat een...'
Adding 'Wat een' at the beginning makes you sound much more enthusiastic and friendly.
Consensus is key
In the Netherlands, agreeing with a good idea is seen as being a 'team player'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to agree with the suggestion.
Zullen we naar het strand gaan? — Dat is een ___ idee.
Because 'idee' is a het-word and follows 'een', the adjective 'goed' does not get an -e.
Which response is the most natural for a suggestion?
Laten we vanavond pasta eten.
'Een goed idee!' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion.
Match the suggestion to the best response.
Suggestion: 'Zullen we de bus nemen?'
Matching a logistical suggestion with agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik heb geen zin om te lopen. B: Zullen we een taxi bellen? A: Ja, ___!
A is agreeing to B's suggestion of calling a taxi.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Goed vs. Goede
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosZullen we naar het strand gaan? — Dat is een ___ idee.
Because 'idee' is a het-word and follows 'een', the adjective 'goed' does not get an -e.
Laten we vanavond pasta eten.
'Een goed idee!' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion.
Suggestion: 'Zullen we de bus nemen?'
Matching a logistical suggestion with agreement.
A: Ik heb geen zin om te lopen. B: Zullen we een taxi bellen? A: Ja, ___!
A is agreeing to B's suggestion of calling a taxi.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in informal speech and texting, 'Goed idee!' is very common and perfectly natural.
Because 'idee' is a neuter noun (het idee). Adjectives after 'een' with neuter nouns don't get an -e.
Almost. 'Goed plan' is used more for actions (like going somewhere), while 'goed idee' can be for any thought.
Yes, it is neutral and polite. It shows you are listening and engaged.
You say 'Dat is een slecht idee'.
It's a very common informal way to say 'That's a fantastic idea!'.
No, use 'Inderdaad' (Indeed) or 'Dat klopt' (That's right) for facts.
Yes, though in some contexts it can mean 'notion' or 'concept'.
Yes, 'Goede ideeën'. Note that the plural DOES get an -e.
Say 'Wat een ontzettend goed idee!' (What an incredibly good idea!).
Frases relacionadas
Goed plan
synonymGood plan
Topidee
specialized formGreat/Top idea
Geen idee
contrastNo idea
Wat een idee
builds onWhat an idea
Slecht idee
contrastBad idea
