Signification
Describing a positive state of health.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid'. Saying 'Ik voel me goed' is often preferred over more extreme expressions of happiness. In Flanders, people might use 'Ik voel me goed', but you also hear 'Het gaat goed' very frequently. The reflexive 'me' is just as important there. In Surinamese Dutch, expressions of well-being might be more colorful, but 'Ik voel me goed' remains the standard formal/neutral way to communicate health. Second-generation Dutch speakers in the US or Canada often lose the reflexive 'me', saying 'Ik voel goed', which sounds like an anglicism to native ears.
The Mirror Rule
Always remember the reflexive 'me' as a mirror. If you feel, you feel yourself!
Avoid 'Ik ben goed'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It doesn't mean you're healthy!
Signification
Describing a positive state of health.
The Mirror Rule
Always remember the reflexive 'me' as a mirror. If you feel, you feel yourself!
Avoid 'Ik ben goed'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It doesn't mean you're healthy!
Add 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end ('Ik voel me goed, hoor!') makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Ik voel ___ goed.
For 'Ik' (I), the reflexive pronoun is always 'me'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We feel good'?
'Wij' requires the reflexive pronoun 'ons'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ___
This is the standard response to the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a great workout.
You use this to express positive physical well-being.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk voel ___ goed.
For 'Ik' (I), the reflexive pronoun is always 'me'.
How do you say 'We feel good'?
'Wij' requires the reflexive pronoun 'ons'.
A: Hoe voel je je? B: ___
This is the standard response to the question.
You just finished a great workout.
You use this to express positive physical well-being.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in response to 'Hoe gaat het?', just saying 'Goed' is very common and natural.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from a doctor's office to a bar.
'Goed' is general well-being. 'Lekker' is more about physical comfort or enjoyment.
Because 'voelen' is a reflexive verb in this context. It's just how the Dutch language is structured!
Simply add 'niet': 'Ik voel me niet goed'.
Yes, it is used for both physical and mental states.
Not in this phrase. It stays 'goed'.
You can say 'Ik voel me geweldig' or 'Ik voel me heel goed'.
It is 'Ik voel me'. No 't' for the 'ik' form.
It's possible, but 'goed' is much more common.
Expressions liées
Ik voel me beter
similarI feel better
Ik voel me slecht
contrastI feel bad
Ik zit lekker in mijn vel
idiomaticI feel comfortable in my skin
Het gaat goed
similarIt is going well
Ik voel me kiplekker
specialized formI feel great/fit
