Significado
Strongly agreeing.
Contexto cultural
In the Netherlands, people value 'gezelligheid' (coziness/socializing). Agreeing enthusiastically with a plan to do something 'gezellig' is a key social skill. Flemish speakers might use 'schoon' (beautiful) instead of 'geweldig' in informal settings, though 'geweldig' is perfectly understood and used. In Dutch business, hierarchy is flat. Even a junior employee can say 'Het is een geweldig plan' to a manager to show support for an idea. Younger generations in cities like Amsterdam might mix in English: 'Dat is een amazing plan' or 'Dat is een super plan.'
Use 'Dat' for emphasis
Saying 'Dat is een geweldig plan' sounds slightly more natural when you are pointing to a specific idea someone just mentioned.
Watch the '-e'
Never say 'geweldige plan'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.
Significado
Strongly agreeing.
Use 'Dat' for emphasis
Saying 'Dat is een geweldig plan' sounds slightly more natural when you are pointing to a specific idea someone just mentioned.
Watch the '-e'
Never say 'geweldige plan'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.
Add 'echt'
To sound like a native, add 'echt' (really): 'Het is echt een geweldig plan!'
The Sarcasm Trap
If someone makes a mistake, don't say this unless you want to be mean. Dutch people use it sarcastically quite often.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the enthusiastic agreement.
Zullen we naar het strand gaan? Ja, het is een ________ plan!
Because 'plan' is a neuter (het) noun and follows 'een', the adjective does not get an -e.
Which sentence is the most natural way to agree with a friend's idea?
Friend: 'Laten we vanavond naar de bioscoop gaan.'
Option A is grammatically correct and uses the right adjective.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ik heb een idee: we gaan met de trein naar Parijs. B: ________, ik hou van de trein!
The context 'ik hou van de trein' (I love the train) implies a positive reaction.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Het is een geweldig plan'?
The phrase is used for enthusiastic agreement with a suggestion.
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Ayudas visuales
Adjective Endings with 'Plan'
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosZullen we naar het strand gaan? Ja, het is een ________ plan!
Because 'plan' is a neuter (het) noun and follows 'een', the adjective does not get an -e.
Friend: 'Laten we vanavond naar de bioscoop gaan.'
Option A is grammatically correct and uses the right adjective.
A: Ik heb een idee: we gaan met de trein naar Parijs. B: ________, ik hou van de trein!
The context 'ik hou van de trein' (I love the train) implies a positive reaction.
When would you say 'Het is een geweldig plan'?
The phrase is used for enthusiastic agreement with a suggestion.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes! 'Je bent een geweldig persoon' (You are a great person) is a very nice compliment.
'Het' is more general ('It is...'), while 'Dat' is more specific ('That idea you just said is...'). Both are correct.
Not at all. It's very common in casual conversation.
Add 'werkelijk' (truly) or 'echt' (really): 'Het is werkelijk een geweldig plan.'
Yes, historically. It used to mean 'powerful' or 'mighty'.
Yes, 'Het is een geweldig idee' is just as common and means the same thing.
It's a soft, scraping sound in the back of your throat, like the 'ch' in 'Loch Ness'.
Het zijn geweldige plannen. (Note the -e on geweldige and the plural plannen).
Yes, if the interviewer suggests something you like, it shows enthusiasm and good social skills.
No, 'leuk' is 'nice' or 'fun'. 'Geweldig' is much stronger, like 'fantastic'.
Usually, you'd say 'Het eten is geweldig' (The food is great), but you wouldn't call a meal a 'plan' unless you are planning to eat it!
They might say 'Dat is echt een zieke move' or 'Dat is echt goud'.
Yes, but be careful. It can sound quite rude if the other person doesn't know you well.
In 99% of modern contexts, yes. Only in very old texts might it mean 'powerful'.
Frases relacionadas
Wat een goed idee
synonymWhat a good idea
Dat klinkt goed
similarThat sounds good
Ik ben het ermee eens
similarI agree with it
Dat is een slecht plan
contrastThat is a bad plan
Laten we dat doen
builds onLet's do that
Topidee
specialized formTop idea
