A2 Expression ニュートラル

Dat is geen goed idee

That is not a good idea

意味

Expressing disagreement.

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文化的背景

Dutch people value 'directheid'. Disagreeing with an idea is seen as being helpful and honest, not as a personal attack. This is part of the 'Poldermodel'. Flemish speakers are often slightly more indirect than the Dutch. They might use 'Ik weet niet of dat zo'n goed idee is' to soften the disagreement. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more expressive, but the phrase remains a staple for clear communication in official settings. Efficiency is key. If a plan will waste time or money, you are expected to say it is 'geen goed idee' immediately to save resources.

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Soften the blow

Add 'Ik denk dat...' or 'Het lijkt me...' to the start to sound more like a team player and less like a critic.

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Geen vs Niet

Never say 'niet een goed idee'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Stick to 'geen'.

意味

Expressing disagreement.

🎯

Soften the blow

Add 'Ik denk dat...' or 'Het lijkt me...' to the start to sound more like a team player and less like a critic.

⚠️

Geen vs Niet

Never say 'niet een goed idee'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Stick to 'geen'.

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Don't be offended

If a Dutch person says this to you, they aren't calling you stupid. They are just being honest about the plan!

自分をテスト

Choose the correct Dutch translation for: 'That is not a good idea.'

Hoe zeg je: 'That is not a good idea'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is geen goed idee.

We use 'geen' to negate the noun and 'goed' stays short because 'idee' is a het-woord.

Fill in the missing word.

Ik denk dat dat geen goed idee ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

In a sub-clause starting with 'dat', the verb 'is' moves to the end.

Match the response to the suggestion.

Suggestie: 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen in de bevroren gracht?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is geen goed idee, het is te koud.

Swimming in a frozen canal is dangerous and cold, so it's not a good idea!

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Zal ik de auto verkopen?' B: 'Nee, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is geen goed idee

This is the standard full sentence for disagreement.

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4 問題
Choose the correct Dutch translation for: 'That is not a good idea.' Choose A2

Hoe zeg je: 'That is not a good idea'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is geen goed idee.

We use 'geen' to negate the noun and 'goed' stays short because 'idee' is a het-woord.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Ik denk dat dat geen goed idee ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is

In a sub-clause starting with 'dat', the verb 'is' moves to the end.

Match the response to the suggestion. situation_matching A2

Suggestie: 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen in de bevroren gracht?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dat is geen goed idee, het is te koud.

Swimming in a frozen canal is dangerous and cold, so it's not a good idea!

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Zal ik de auto verkopen?' B: 'Nee, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dat is geen goed idee

This is the standard full sentence for disagreement.

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よくある質問

10 問

In the Netherlands, no. It is seen as direct and honest. In other cultures, it might be, so use it carefully abroad.

Yes, but it's much harsher. 'Geen goed idee' is the polite way to say 'no'.

Because 'idee' is a 'het-woord' and it follows 'geen'. Neuter nouns don't get the -e ending on adjectives after 'geen'.

Simply change 'is' to 'was': 'Dat was geen goed idee'.

You could say 'Slecht plan' or 'Niet doen'.

Yes, if you are asked to critique a scenario. It shows you have a clear opinion.

Neither, it is neuter (het idee).

Add 'helemaal': 'Dat is helemaal geen goed idee.'

They are often interchangeable, but 'idee' is more about the concept, while 'plan' is about the execution.

Yes, though they might prefer 'Dat is niet zo'n goed idee'.

関連フレーズ

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Dat is een slecht idee

contrast

That is a bad idea

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Dat lijkt me niet verstandig

similar

That doesn't seem wise to me

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Ik heb mijn twijfels

similar

I have my doubts

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Slecht plan

synonym

Bad plan

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Dat is niet zo handig

similar

That's not very convenient/smart

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