Signification
Acknowledging the relevance or thoughtfulness of a question.
Contexte culturel
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit'. This phrase is a tool to maintain a matter-of-fact, logical flow in conversation. Similar to Germany, but often used with a slightly softer tone in social settings. Used frequently in professional settings, often followed by a very precise, detailed answer. Professors often use this to encourage students to think critically about the material.
Buy time
Use this phrase to give yourself 2-3 seconds to think of your answer.
Avoid sarcasm
Don't use this if the question is very simple, or it will sound like you are mocking the person.
Signification
Acknowledging the relevance or thoughtfulness of a question.
Buy time
Use this phrase to give yourself 2-3 seconds to think of your answer.
Avoid sarcasm
Don't use this if the question is very simple, or it will sound like you are mocking the person.
Combine it
Combine it with 'Lass mich kurz nachdenken' for a very natural, native-sounding response.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article for the noun 'Frage'.
Das ist ____ gute Frage.
Frage is feminine, so it takes the feminine indefinite article 'eine'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option.
The adjective 'gut' must have the feminine ending '-e' to match 'Frage'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wie funktioniert das?' B: '____. Ich erkläre es dir.'
This is the only grammatically correct and contextually appropriate phrase.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your boss asks a difficult question. What do you say?
It is the most professional and polite way to handle a difficult question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDas ist ____ gute Frage.
Frage is feminine, so it takes the feminine indefinite article 'eine'.
Choose the correct option.
The adjective 'gut' must have the feminine ending '-e' to match 'Frage'.
A: 'Wie funktioniert das?' B: '____. Ich erkläre es dir.'
This is the only grammatically correct and contextually appropriate phrase.
Your boss asks a difficult question. What do you say?
It is the most professional and polite way to handle a difficult question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional settings.
No, it is generally seen as a sign of respect.
That's exactly why you use it! It buys you time.
Yes, it is always {die|f}.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
Yes, 'Das ist eine berechtigte Frage' is a great alternative.
Yes, it is standard German.
Yes, but 'Gute Frage!' is more common among friends.
It's just a set phrase; it doesn't have to be a 'good' question in reality.
FRAH-guh, with a soft 'r' in the throat.
Expressions liées
Das ist eine berechtigte Frage
similarThat is a valid question.
Gute Frage!
specialized formGood question!
Das ist eine interessante Frage
similarThat is an interesting question.
Da bin ich überfragt
contrastI don't know the answer to that.
