Signification
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is a cornerstone of the 'Poldermodel,' where consensus is king. Using it shows you are a team player who values collective decision-making. While understood, Flemish speakers might use 'Dat lijkt me een goed plan' or 'Dat is een goed idee' slightly more often. The tone in Flanders can be slightly less direct than in the Randstad. Even in flat hierarchies, this phrase is used to validate subordinates' ideas, fostering an environment where everyone feels heard. In the digital age, 'Klinkt goed!' (often with a thumbs-up emoji) is the standard way to end a planning conversation on WhatsApp.
Shorten it!
In 90% of cases, you can just say 'Klinkt goed!' and sound like a native.
Don't use 'hoort'
Never say 'Dat hoort als...'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Signification
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Shorten it!
In 90% of cases, you can just say 'Klinkt goed!' and sound like a native.
Don't use 'hoort'
Never say 'Dat hoort als...'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Add 'me'
Use 'Dat klinkt me als een goed plan' to sound slightly more sophisticated and personal.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to complete the agreement.
Zullen we morgen gaan zwemmen? Dat ___ als een goed plan.
The verb 'klinken' is used to describe how an idea 'sounds'.
Which of these is the most natural way to agree with a friend's suggestion?
Friend: 'Laten we vanavond naar de kroeg gaan!'
Option A is grammatically perfect and idiomatic.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Ik denk dat we de presentatie in het Engels moeten doen.' B: '___'
'Dat' refers to the idea mentioned by speaker A. 'Plan' is a het-word, so 'goed' has no -e.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your boss suggests a new way to organize files.
In a professional setting with a boss, the full neutral phrase is the safest and most appropriate choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesZullen we morgen gaan zwemmen? Dat ___ als een goed plan.
The verb 'klinken' is used to describe how an idea 'sounds'.
Friend: 'Laten we vanavond naar de kroeg gaan!'
Option A is grammatically perfect and idiomatic.
A: 'Ik denk dat we de presentatie in het Engels moeten doen.' B: '___'
'Dat' refers to the idea mentioned by speaker A. 'Plan' is a het-word, so 'goed' has no -e.
Situation: Your boss suggests a new way to organize files.
In a professional setting with a boss, the full neutral phrase is the safest and most appropriate choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails, though 'Ik ga akkoord met uw voorstel' is slightly more formal.
Usually no, unless your workplace is extremely hierarchical. Most Dutch offices are casual enough for 'Klinkt goed'.
Because 'plan' is a countable noun, it requires the indefinite article 'een'.
'Klinkt' is used for things you hear or read; 'lijkt' is for things that seem a certain way conceptually.
Expressions liées
Klinkt goed
synonymSounds good
Dat lijkt me een goed plan
similarThat seems like a good plan to me
Dat klinkt als muziek in de oren
builds onThat sounds like music to my ears
Ik ben het ermee eens
synonymI agree with it
