Meaning
Acknowledging a valid argument.
Cultural Background
Danish workplace culture is very egalitarian. Even a student intern can say 'Det er en god pointe' to a manager without it being seen as disrespectful. In Sweden and Norway, similar phrases exist (Godt poeng / Bra poäng), reflecting a shared Nordic value of constructive dialogue. In Danish universities, 'pointen' is often used to describe the 'thesis' or 'main finding' of a research paper. Danes use 'God pointe' as a 'like' button in text form to show they have actually read and understood a comment.
Add 'faktisk'
Saying 'Det er faktisk en god pointe' makes you sound more like a native speaker who is genuinely considering the idea.
Check the gender
Always use 'en' with 'pointe'. Using 'et' is a very common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Meaning
Acknowledging a valid argument.
Add 'faktisk'
Saying 'Det er faktisk en god pointe' makes you sound more like a native speaker who is genuinely considering the idea.
Check the gender
Always use 'en' with 'pointe'. Using 'et' is a very common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
The 'Men' Pivot
Use 'Det er en god pointe, men...' to disagree politely. It's the standard way to handle conflict in Danish offices.
Directness
Don't say it if you don't mean it. Danes value honesty over 'empty' politeness.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er en ___ pointe.
'Pointe' is common gender (en), so the adjective 'god' does not take a -t.
Which word should you use for an argument in a discussion?
Jeg forstår din ___.
'Pointe' is used for arguments/logic. 'Punkt' is a dot, 'point' is a score, and 'prik' is a tiny dot.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Vi skal spare penge på kaffen. B: ___
Acknowledging the logic of saving money requires 'en god pointe'.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
Match: 1. 'God pointe!' 2. 'Det er en yderst valid pointe.'
Short forms are for casual use; complex adjectives like 'yderst valid' are for formal use.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er en ___ pointe.
'Pointe' is common gender (en), so the adjective 'god' does not take a -t.
Jeg forstår din ___.
'Pointe' is used for arguments/logic. 'Punkt' is a dot, 'point' is a score, and 'prik' is a tiny dot.
A: Vi skal spare penge på kaffen. B: ___
Acknowledging the logic of saving money requires 'en god pointe'.
Match: 1. 'God pointe!' 2. 'Det er en yderst valid pointe.'
Short forms are for casual use; complex adjectives like 'yderst valid' are for formal use.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it's very common in casual speech and texting.
Mostly, but only for arguments. For scores or dots, use 'point' or 'punkt'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's a short, neutral 'schwa' sound, like the 'e' in 'the'.
Yes, 'Pointen med dette er...' means 'The purpose of this is...'.
Pointer (e.g., 'Mange gode pointer').
No, it's actually the most polite way to start a disagreement.
That is Norwegian. In Danish, we always use 'pointe'.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for academic writing.
You would say 'Det er ikke en særlig god pointe'.
Yes, they both come from the same root meaning 'sharp'.
Younger people might just say 'True' or 'Helt sikkert'.
Related Phrases
Du har ret
similarYou are right
Det kan der være noget om
similarThere might be something to that
Helt sikkert
synonymFor sure
Det er ikke pointen
contrastThat's not the point
At ramme plet
builds onTo hit the bullseye
