Signification
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the 'Poldermodel'—a culture of consensus. Saying 'prima' means the compromise is accepted by all parties. Flemish speakers might use 'Dat is goed' or 'Dat is in orde' more frequently than 'Dat is prima,' which can sound slightly 'Northern Dutch' to them. In meetings, 'Dat is prima' is often used to quickly move past minor points to focus on more important issues. It's a tool for efficiency. Younger Dutch people often use the 'thumbs up' emoji (👍) as a digital equivalent of 'Dat is prima.'
The 'Zo' Addition
Add 'zo' at the end ('Dat is prima zo') to sound like a native speaker when finishing a task or declining a receipt.
Don't Under-sell
If you really love something, don't just say it's 'prima'. Use 'geweldig' or 'fantastisch' to avoid sounding lukewarm.
Signification
Agreeing to a suggestion.
The 'Zo' Addition
Add 'zo' at the end ('Dat is prima zo') to sound like a native speaker when finishing a task or declining a receipt.
Don't Under-sell
If you really love something, don't just say it's 'prima'. Use 'geweldig' or 'fantastisch' to avoid sounding lukewarm.
The Thumbs Up
In the Netherlands, a thumbs-up emoji is the perfect digital synonym for 'Dat is prima'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to agree with the suggestion.
A: Zullen we om 19:00 uur afspreken? B: Ja, dat is ___.
'Prima' is the standard way to agree to a suggested time.
Which response is most natural for a neutral agreement?
Collega: 'Ik stuur je de presentatie vanmiddag.'
'Dat is prima' is the most natural way to acknowledge a professional plan.
Complete the dialogue in a way that shows you are happy with the alternative.
Ober: 'Sorry, de cola is op. Wilt u een ijsthee?' Jij: 'Ja, ___.'
Using 'dat is prima' shows you accept the alternative without issue.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Dat is helemaal prima' to its best context.
'Helemaal prima' is perfect for minor logistical adjustments.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Dat is prima'
Social
- • Meeting friends
- • Accepting a drink
- • Confirming a date
Work
- • Scheduling meetings
- • Accepting tasks
- • Email confirmations
Service
- • At the market
- • In a restaurant
- • Declining a receipt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: Zullen we om 19:00 uur afspreken? B: Ja, dat is ___.
'Prima' is the standard way to agree to a suggested time.
Collega: 'Ik stuur je de presentatie vanmiddag.'
'Dat is prima' is the most natural way to acknowledge a professional plan.
Ober: 'Sorry, de cola is op. Wilt u een ijsthee?' Jij: 'Ja, ___.'
Using 'dat is prima' shows you accept the alternative without issue.
Match 'Dat is helemaal prima' to its best context.
'Helemaal prima' is perfect for minor logistical adjustments.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or a stranger on the street.
Yes, 'Prima' on its own is very common, especially in response to a question or in a text message.
Literally yes, but in practice it means 'good enough' or 'I agree'.
'Goed' is more basic. 'Prima' often sounds a bit more definitive and satisfied.
Not really. Saying 'Hij is prima' sounds like you are evaluating him as a product. Use 'Hij is aardig' (He is nice) instead.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to confirm arrangements.
You would say 'Dat is niet prima' or more commonly 'Dat komt niet goed uit' (That doesn't suit me).
It can. Like in English, a short 'Prima.' can sound like you are annoyed. Use a friendly tone!
Yes! 'Het is prima weer' means the weather is nice/pleasant.
Yes, but 'Dat is goed' or 'In orde' are slightly more common in Flanders.
Expressions liées
Dat is goed
synonymThat is good/fine
Helemaal prima
builds onCompletely fine
Dat schikt
similarThat suits
Akkoord
specialized formAgreed
Prima zo
variationFine like that
