Signification
Commenting on a positive development.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the 'Poldermodel'—the Dutch tradition of seeking consensus. It is a verbal way of acknowledging that a compromise or a new policy is beneficial for the collective. In Flanders, the phrase is also very common, though Flemish speakers might sometimes use 'een goede evolutie' (a good evolution) in similar contexts. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is understood and used in formal contexts, though local expressions might be more common in daily speech. Using this phrase in a meeting shows you are a 'team player' who cares about the company's progress, not just your own tasks.
Use it for News
If you don't know what to say when someone tells you a piece of news, this is the safest and most natural response.
Not for Food
Never use this for food or drinks. It makes you sound like a robot evaluating a meal.
Signification
Commenting on a positive development.
Use it for News
If you don't know what to say when someone tells you a piece of news, this is the safest and most natural response.
Not for Food
Never use this for food or drinks. It makes you sound like a robot evaluating a meal.
Add 'voor'
Make your sentence longer by adding 'voor' (for): 'Dat is een goede zaak voor de natuur.'
Teste-toi
Vul het ontbrekende woord in.
De nieuwe bibliotheek is eindelijk open. Dat is een goede ______.
'Zaak' is the correct idiomatic word for a positive development.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'Dat is een goede zaak'?
Kies de juiste situatie:
This phrase is used for societal developments or important decisions, not for food or small personal items.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'We gaan vanaf nu elke dag samen lunchen op kantoor.' B: '______'
Improving the atmosphere (sfeer) is a valid reason to use this phrase.
Combineer de zinnen.
Match de situatie met de reactie.
All these are positive societal developments.
Welke reactie past het best?
De krant schrijft: 'Criminaliteit in Nederland gedaald.'
A drop in crime is a classic 'goede zaak' for society.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Goede Zaak'
News
- • New laws
- • Environment
- • Economy
Work
- • New policy
- • Teamwork
- • Strategy
Personal
- • Health
- • Education
- • Big life choices
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesDe nieuwe bibliotheek is eindelijk open. Dat is een goede ______.
'Zaak' is the correct idiomatic word for a positive development.
Kies de juiste situatie:
This phrase is used for societal developments or important decisions, not for food or small personal items.
A: 'We gaan vanaf nu elke dag samen lunchen op kantoor.' B: '______'
Improving the atmosphere (sfeer) is a valid reason to use this phrase.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these are positive societal developments.
De krant schrijft: 'Criminaliteit in Nederland gedaald.'
A drop in crime is a classic 'goede zaak' for society.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Dit' (this) is used when the topic was just mentioned or is very close. 'Dat' (that) is more general.
No, it's perfectly fine for friends when discussing 'serious' topics like work, health, or news.
The opposite is 'Dat is een slechte zaak' (That is a bad thing).
No, you cannot say 'Hij is een goede zaak.' You would say 'Hij is een goed mens.'
Yes, in this specific idiom, it always refers to a situation or development.
Yes, as a general verb phrase: 'Meer sporten zou een goede zaak zijn.'
Yes, it is very common in Flemish Dutch as well.
You can say 'Dat is een *zeer* goede zaak' or 'Dat is een *hele* goede zaak.'
Yes, it is very common in professional emails to agree with a proposal.
It sounds more sophisticated and specific to a 'situation' than just 'Dat is goed.'
Expressions liées
Een stap in de goede richting
similarA step in the right direction.
Dat is een slechte zaak
contrastThat is a bad thing / a negative development.
Een goede ontwikkeling
synonymA good development.
Dat mag ook wel eens
builds onIt's about time.
