Signification
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Contexte culturel
Danes love consensus. Using this phrase makes you sound like someone who is easy to work with and ready to collaborate. In Danish startups, this phrase is almost a default response. It signals speed and agility. Younger Danes might shorten it or use even more English-inspired slang like 'Sounds good' or just 'Plan!'. While informal, it's a very 'safe' phrase. It's rarely offensive and shows you are paying attention.
Use it to end a meeting
If a meeting is dragging on, summarize the next steps and say 'Det lyder som en plan' to signal that everyone can leave.
Don't forget the 'en'
Saying 'Det lyder som plan' is the #1 sign of a beginner. Always include the article.
Signification
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Use it to end a meeting
If a meeting is dragging on, summarize the next steps and say 'Det lyder som en plan' to signal that everyone can leave.
Don't forget the 'en'
Saying 'Det lyder som plan' is the #1 sign of a beginner. Always include the article.
Enthusiasm level
You can vary your enthusiasm. A flat 'Det lyder som en plan' means 'Okay, fine.' An excited 'Det lyder som en plan!' means 'I love that idea!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Skal vi mødes klokken otte? — Det ______ ______ en plan.
The verb 'at lyde' (to sound) is the correct verb for this idiom.
Which of these is the most natural response to: 'Jeg bager en kage, hvis du tager kaffe med.'
Response:
You need both the verb 'lyder', the preposition 'som', and the correct article 'en'.
Match the situation with the most appropriate response.
Situation: Your boss suggests a new way to organize the office files.
In a modern Danish office, this is a polite and constructive way to agree.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Skal vi tage i Tivoli på lørdag? B: Ja! ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
This is the standard way to agree to a social outing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
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4 exercicesSkal vi mødes klokken otte? — Det ______ ______ en plan.
The verb 'at lyde' (to sound) is the correct verb for this idiom.
Response:
You need both the verb 'lyder', the preposition 'som', and the correct article 'en'.
Situation: Your boss suggests a new way to organize the office files.
In a modern Danish office, this is a polite and constructive way to agree.
A: Skal vi tage i Tivoli på lørdag? B: Ja! ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
This is the standard way to agree to a social outing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's neutral to informal. It's perfect for friends and modern workplaces, but too casual for a legal contract.
Yes! Adding 'god' (good) makes it even more positive.
It's a metaphorical way of saying that the idea 'resonates' correctly when heard.
Absolutely, especially in internal business emails or with friends.
'Det er en aftale' is more like 'It's a deal'—it's a firm commitment. 'Det lyder som en plan' is more about agreeing to the idea.
No, it usually implies you are ready to go along with the suggestion.
Yes, it has become very common across all generations in the last 20 years.
Only ironically. If someone suggests something terrible, you might say it sarcastically, but be careful!
Yes, in this phrase (and most others), 'det' is pronounced 'deh'.
No, the idiom is always singular: 'en plan'.
Expressions liées
Det er en aftale
synonymIt's a deal / It's an agreement
Det lyder godt
similarThat sounds good
Den er jeg med på
similarI'm in / I'm down for that
Det er modtaget
specialized formThat is received
Top dollar
synonymExcellent / Great
